I was treated for dry socket monday morning. i have refrained from smoking since then. is it safe to smoke now? or will my dry socket return?

Wait as long as...: possible. Smoking is never "safe". Now would be a great time/reason to quit!.

Smoking: First, let's be clear on this: smoking is dangerous. Personally I would be more concerned about the chance of oral cancer, heart disease and lung damage from smoking than about dealing with a dry socket. The other things can kill you, while a dry socket only hears for awhile. Once a dry socket begins to heal, you're probably safe but smoking can still delay healing.

Maybe: dry socket can develope once the blood clot becomes dislodged. Both drinking from a straw and smoking can create suction that can cause the clot to become dislodged. The main cause of the development of dry sockets is food or other debris becoming lodged in the place of the blood clot. So, practice good oral hygiene, rinse your mouth after eating, avoid touching the wound at all costs.

Follow Directions: When the dentist treating you for the dry socket says it has healed enough for you to smoke, then do so if you must. Since everyone heals at a different pace, there is no set time for everyone.

Not recommended: If you have dry socket, you should make lifestyle changes and avoid cigarette smoking or other tobacco use, as it can delay healing for 2-3 weeks. Good opportunity to stop smoking.