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Can i smoke 15hours after having my teeth extracted?

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Smoking vs Extract: Don't smoke for at least 48 hours after extractions. The worse thing in smoke is carbon monoxide. It permanently stops red blood cells from working. Not all but enough to delay or stop healing. If you absolutely have to then use a vapor cigarette that has no CO

Answered 1/16/2016

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Another reason: Dry socket. You may not have heard of it but 'drawing' in anything like smoke or fluids in a straw - even excessive mouth breathing - can risk the risk for it. Something in the healing at the extraction site needs to be undisturbed long enough to form a pod type thing. If lost, it heals poorly. Be really careful - ask your dentist for a list of do's and don'ts. I hope it goes well!

Answered 7/17/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: Most of oral surgeons advice not to smoke for at least 24-72 hours. the smoking will interfere with blood flow and compromise or delay the healing.

Answered 7/20/2014

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