Question 1

when is the soonest after tooth extraction can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Did the dentist that extracted your tooth place you on any medicine?  Were antibiotics involved?  Was the extraction difficult?  Was there more bleeding during the procedure than normal?  Are you taking any other medications?  If none of those pertain to you, 3-4 days is the absolute minimum time you must abstain.  If any of the above apply, it may be much longer.

Question 2

how long after tooth extraction can you drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

3-5 days: It is safest to wait about 3-5 days before drinking alcohol after an extraction.

Question 3

wisdoms tooth extraction, can i drink alcohol 2 days later?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Let's say you had a small operation on your arm and had a slightly open wound there.  Lets say the operation was done two days ago.
Would you pour a scotch or bourbon over the wound and think it would have no affect?

Question 4

when would it be safe to drink from a straw again after a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: To start after 48 hours.  I would still recommend keeping it to a minimum for a few days more.  Better to be safe than sorry.

Question 5

i'm wondering how long after a tooth extraction can i eat/drink cold things?

Accepted Answer

After numbness is: After numbness is gone and you get your feeling back, it is good to have something cold. Cold food keeps the tissue from swelling, and keeps the blood vessels small to minimize bleeding. You may also find cold food is easier to eat than hot/warm food during healing. H.

Question 6

why am i not supposed to be drinking through a straw after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

It can: Dislodge the blood clot and delay healing and possibly cause a dry socket.

Question 7

why exactly are you not supposed to drink with a straw after a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Negative pressure: To suck liquid with straw, you need to create negative pressure in your mouth. That will cause bleeding from root.

Question 8

how long until i can eat or drink after a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Eat after tooth extr: When anesthesia wears out, within 1-2hours. May need to avoid that area for a day or two.

Question 9

why should you not drink carbonated drinks after getting a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

No reason: There is no contraindication to drinking a carbonated drink as long as you are just swallowing it.  However, there is no nutritional value to it either.

Question 10

can i drink alocohol and fizzy juice through a straw a week and 4 days after a tooth extraction with no concerns?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Assuming your healing proceeded normally, you are far enough post-op that the no-straw period has expired. You should be fine..

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