Question 1

can i smoke after wisdom teeth removal without getting a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

No fumare: Smoking will delay clotting and healing and could lead to dry socket which will cause you so much pain you may want to give up smoking  which isn't a bad idea.

Question 2

when is it safe to smoke again after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Try to Stop: You need to stop for at least 24-36 hours. Since you will have stopped, you should consider using this time to stop for the good of your health, reduce aging wrinkles, save money for other things, etc.

Question 3

when is it safe to smoke marijuana after wisdom teeth removal? i had my teeth removed november 30th and was wondering if its safe to smoke again?

Accepted Answer

Give up smoking!: Smoking is not good for your health!  but there should be no issue with regards to your recovery!  have a blast!

Question 4

can people smoke pot a week after wisdom teeth removal and not do damage to the area of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on healing: While i don't condone smoking any thing at any time as it is bad for your overall health... To answer your question.  It depends on how fast you heal.  If the area is completely healed then smoking pot will cause no more or less damage then it would at any other time.  If the area is not completely healed then smoking anything will slow down the healing.

Question 5

how long after wisdom teeth removal until i can smoke again?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully never: We suggest at least a few days, longer if possible.  Maybe now would be a good time to stop smoking.  Smoking can cause cancer, as I am sure you already know.  In addition to lung cancer, oral cancers are on the rise!

Question 6

how long after wisdom teeth removal do i have to wait to smoke? i got 2 out on friday. they told me a week, but i'm going crazy.

Accepted Answer

Smoking is : Never ok. However, 4 days after the surgery if no complications or pain you can go back to your daily routine. Take this opportunity to quit smoking. Save your health and money. Take care.

Question 7

what to do after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Post op instructions: Your oral surgeon will give you a list of dos and don'ts for you to follow.

Question 8

what should i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

A good "rule" to : Follow for the first week - anything that you can very easily separate with a fork only, you can eat.  This opens the door to a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner foods.  

Sutures present -soft only.  No sutures placed - then whatever you can tolerate comfort-wise.

Question 9

what's a way to eat food after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Start slowly: Nutrition is important for wound healing after surgery.  Start with a soft diet and drink plenty of fluids.  You can advance your diet and types of food as tolerated.  Some people eat a regular diet immediately following surgery, while others may be more cautious and not try to resume their normal diet for several days after surgery.

Question 10

what is the recovery time after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

3-7 days: If the extractions are done correctly and you were prepared properly before the extractions with antibiotic rinses and 800 mg of Ibuprofen for 24 hours prior to the extractions,  you recover quickly!

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Smoke after wisdom teeth removal

A member asked:

Can i smoke after wisdom teeth removal without getting a dry socket?

A member asked:

When is it safe to smoke again after wisdom teeth removal?

A member asked:

When is it safe to smoke marijuana after wisdom teeth removal? i had my teeth removed november 30th and was wondering if its safe to smoke again?

A member asked:

Can people smoke pot a week after wisdom teeth removal and not do damage to the area of surgery?

A member asked:

How long after wisdom teeth removal until i can smoke again?

A member asked:

How long after wisdom teeth removal do i have to wait to smoke? i got 2 out on friday. they told me a week, but i'm going crazy.

A member asked:

What to do after wisdom teeth removal?

A member asked:

What should i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

A member asked:

What's a way to eat food after wisdom teeth removal?

A member asked:

What is the recovery time after wisdom teeth removal?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?