Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it okay to smoke 48 hours after a tooth extraction?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends: Based on how difficult the extraction was and if bone had to be cut out it may be a bit early to smoke. The blod clot that stimulates the bone to fill the socket needs to be firmly established before smoking again.
Answered 6/30/2017
4.7k views
Thank
Too soon: And would't this be a wonderful time to quit. It's already been 48 hours, try for more.
Answered 10/8/2016
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
After how many days is it safe to smoke weed after a tooth extraction?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can i drink and smoke after wisdom tooth extraction?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can I smoke weed after 3 weeks wisdom tooth extraction?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've had a tooth extraction 10 days ago .. Is it safe enough to smoke again?&can a dry socket form 10 days after an extraction ?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Hello, I had my bottom left wisdom tooth and my upper left wisdom tooth removed on Wednesday 8:30am.. It has been in 96hrs (4days) since then extraction. I am a smoker and I would really like to know is it is safe to smoke now without causing dry sockets
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Really want a cigarette but i'm trying to hold out for at least 24 hours after tooth extraction. I really don't want dry socket. When can I smoke?
Can smoking after tooth extraction cause oral cancer? I just got an extraction last night then start to smoke after an hour (they didnt warn me)
I'm wondering how long after getting a tooth extraction can I smoke weed?
I'm wondering how long after a tooth (molar) extraction can I smoke marijauna?
I had a normal tooth extraction almost a week ago, the site isnt completely healed yet, but Im wondering if Im ok to smoke & go back to eating more foods again?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
