Question 1

is it safe to be smoking after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

No: Negative pressure caused by smoking or a straw can pull out the blood clot and result in a dry socket.

Question 2

when can i start smoking again after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

As soon as...: As soon as you want to go back to killing yourself.  Each cigarette is 7 minutes off your life.  And cancer of throat/lips/jaws/lungs/liver/brain, along w heart attack/stroke/emphysema/COPD/skin damage/capillary damage, is at best horrible, at worst fatal.  Don't smoke for at least a week, but the longer you go, the faster you will heal, the less chance of dry socket.

Question 3

i'm wondering what does it mean by having "dry socket" by smoking after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Painful: It means that the blood clot has been rejected and exposed bone will be very uncomfortable for a period of time.

Question 4

does smoking pot before wisdom teeth removal safely reduce the effects of anethesia?

Accepted Answer

Smoking pot: Absolutely not. If anything you are at greater risk of having a complication. Smoking pot is not like having cookies and milk.  Unfortunately society is trying to trivialize its use -wrongly i might add.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

hi docs! what could i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Follow the oral and\or written instructions given to you following the procedure. Anything soft. Pasta, cooked vegetables, fish, chicken, puddings, nutritional drinks, ice cream, etc.

Question 8

can i get dry socket after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A dry socket can occur with the removal of any tooth, although in my practice, it is quite rare with removal of teeth in the upper jaw.  Smoking, vigorous rinsing, spitting and drinking through a straw should be avoided immediately postop as these actions may increase the risk of dislodging the blood clot.

Question 9

mouthwash after wisdom teeth removal okay to use?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Rinsing too soon after an extraction can result in removing the blood clot that promotes healing in the site.  Mouth rinses can be strong and may make this worse. I recommend waiting at least 24 hours before rinsing and then very gently with a mild salt water (saline) mixture. Always follow the directions your surgeon gives you.

Question 10

when is it safe to vape after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

: Vaping of any nicotine product is known to cause reduced blood flow through capillaries. Adequate blood flow is necessary for natural healing. Many surgical specialties will decline to do elective operations on those with a vaping habit because of poor healing. Safety is a relative construct. It is safest never to vape.

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