My friend had 4 teeth pulled today and i was wondering if it is okay to sip milshakes or beverages from a straw. what are the other things i can't do?

After the extraction: Please, let your friend know that we do not recommend using straws for at least 24 hours after the extraction. There is a blod clot that forms in the extraction site. If you use a straw, spit , or rinse - you may dislodge the blod clot and start bleeding. Hope it answers your question.

NO: It may dislodge the blood clot. Also no smoking, excessive physical activity, eating if still numb from the local anesthesia, driving if sedated, rinsing and spitting out for the first 24 hours. It is always best to get both oral and written instructions from your surgeon after the procedure which is appropriate for you specific situation.

No, and be cautious: Any negative pressure in the mouth (such as sucking or sipping can possible create damage to the tender tissues and blot clot that has been created from the oral surgery procedure.

Preferably NOT: With a straw. Just drink from the glass. Avoid alcohol and tobacco products. Avoid popcorn, nuts and chips. Have a soft diet - pasta, fish etc. If any problems contact your doctor. Hope this helps.

No straw: Sucking on a straw can lead to loosing the blood clot in the wound. Do not use a straw or rinse your mouth for at least 48 hours. U can use a spoon for the shake or drink normally. Also ice in zip- loc bag wrapped in thin towel applied to face is soothing and helps with swelling. Do intervals of 10 min. On and 10 min. Off as much as possible for first day. Take meds as directed.