2007-01-08 04:39:40 · 10 answers · asked by d_83_dot 2 in Health ➔ Dental
It will depend on the type of oral surgery. With any type of oral surgery, you do not want to dislodge with blood clot that is forming. If the clot is removed or dislodged, it can lead to a whole host of complications. The most common are increased healing time and infection.
If you have had your Wisdom Teeth removed, they say about 3 days.
You (or a loved one) can always call the oral surgeon's office and make an inquiry. That is likely your best bet as they are familiar with the procedure you've had done and any specifics to your case.
2007-01-08 04:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by LovrsDrmrsnMe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't drink thru a straw after oral surgery, the suction created in the mouth can break loose healing clots and tissue, cause infection and slow healing. You should not smoke for the same reasons. Wait until the oral surgeon says you can.
2007-01-08 04:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-08 04:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be on the safe side and wait a month
dry socket (which is a result of drinking from a bottle or a straw after having a tooth pulled) is extremely painful
2007-01-08 04:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
48 hours as a general rule, and that goes for any activity that could cause a vacuum in the mouth. No rinsing for 24 hours.
2007-01-08 05:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by senior__trend 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend waiting atleast 2-3 weeks.
2007-01-08 05:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by R. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your oral surgeon since each case is unique. He/she will probably tell you to wait anywhere from 3 days to 1 week. It also depends on if you require stitches...ask your surgeon.
2007-01-08 04:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i avoid it at all cause
but i say about 2 weeks
it also depends on how the surgery was
deep cut ?
2007-01-08 04:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by Evermore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my wisdom tooth pulled, and you are supposed to wait at least 3 days so it doesn't become dry and that hurts. I hope that you feel much better.
2007-01-08 04:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by Danni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares
2007-01-08 05:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋