Question 1

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 2

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 3

how long before it's safe to drink alcohol after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol post extract: Avoid any carbonated beverages for at least 24 hours, if you are going to drink alcohol do not take any of your narcotic pain medication as they will have an additive effect.  Always drink in moderation and use a designated driver.

Question 4

how long do i have to wait to drink alcohol after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Try to Wait a Week: You should not drink alcohol when you are taking pain meds due to added effects, that can threaten your health. The alcohol (in liquor, beer, wine and many commercial mouthwashes) dehydrates the healing wound extraction site and delays healing.

Question 5

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 6

why are must one  avoid alcohol after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Complications: Continued bleeding is a major complication after wisdom tooth extractions. By alcohol usage, you are increasing this risk of continued bleeding and not being able to get a good clot formation for healing.

Question 7

i just had my stitches removed from tooth extraction. thank god. so the question is can i drink alcohol again?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: Just ask your doctor. If you're not on medication and if the gingiva has healed, then alcohol should not affect the extraction sites.

Question 8

can i drink alcohol a week after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: After a week your fine to drink in moderation.

Question 9

after 3 weeks can i drink alcohol, wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Your tooth extraction socket is by now almost totally healed.  Having an alcoholic drink will not interfere with what little healing might be left to do.

Question 10

can i drink alcohol 7 or more days after a tooth extraction?i heard that alcohol could disrupt the blood clotting process?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drinking of alcohol has a small effect on your blood clotting ability.  Alcohol and pain medication(narcotics) should not be taken at the same time.  Alcohol may influence any pre-medication or sedation given before and during the surgery.  Therefore, it is best to wait for a few days and till after you are off any pain meds.

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