I know the paper i was given with what to do said no smoking but im not sure if that was just for the first day bc they wanted the holes to clot and smoking stops that, so i wonder if its ok for me to smoke a cigarette today if i had them removed yesterday morning.
2007-04-03 02:57:22 · 14 answers · asked by Johnna 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It is not only the smoke and nicotine that is bad for clotting...it is the sucking action that you make with your mouth when you draw in a lungful of smoke. That sucking action can pop the clotted plug right out of your holes, and lead to a condition known as dry socket. This is super painful. I suggest that you refrain from smoking at all for at MINIMUM 3 days, better one week.
Why don't you take this opportunity to quit?
And before you start getting mad at my unasked for advise, I just want you to know that I smoked heavily for over 25 years until I quit cold turkey almost 9 years ago. It is possible. And the health benefits are phenomenal.
2007-04-03 03:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking is awful and your lungs become really hard and they eventually stop working...you will die a lot earlier than you would if you didn't smoke. Don't you feel guilty doing that to your family?!
You probably can't smoke for awhile (which is why this a great idea to get in a support group, get on the patch...whatever will help you stop smoking!), because your stitches and gums are going to be really painful, and you can make them start bleeding, which will cause even more pain, if you start suckin on a ciggy.
Also, I'm pretty sure smoking will make your stitches and incisions heal slower, because smoking doesn't let as much oxygen get to your blood vessels which means slower heal-time. Also, there can be more complications if you smoke.
It's up to you, but overall, I'd say that you are making a horrible, stupid mistake if you insist on smoking, even though you can cause short-term damage to your gums, and long-term damage to your entire body. You have been given an opportunity to make the right choice--respect your body and quit for good. It will be tough, but if you have someone supporting your decision, you will soon see the positive effects of not smoking--go for a run! Plus, people that smoke smell awful, so you probably can get a hot date (if you're not married already) if you stop smoking cuz you'll smell nice and clean!! Good luck!
2007-04-03 03:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by Paso Fino horse lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forever, you can't ever smoke again after having wisdom teeth removed. Sorry to disappoint you.
2007-04-05 05:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Pakhi Pardesi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, cuz I don't smoke. But, I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled out in May. Tell you, I think you can smoke again after 2 weeks.
2007-04-03 03:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Not Smoke for 12 Hours
Smoking will promote bleeding and interfere with healing
You already know that smoking on the whole is bad for you so .... to each his own!
2007-04-04 16:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by Raul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be fine to smoke now. I am a smoker myself had a full clearance- all my teeth out and all my wisdom teeth out. Got home bout 3 hours after surgery and had a very bloody cigarette and it was soooo nice!
2007-04-03 09:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by passport_to_heaven1210 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Smoking is harmful to the healing process and makes numerous complications more likely. If you must smoke, avoid it for the first 48 hours after surgery.
2007-04-03 03:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by ASDZA’NI 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This might be a good opportunity to stop smoking but
failing that, give it about a week or two..
2007-04-03 03:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful....you don't want to suck hard as you'll release the blood clot and get a dry socket...which is the most painful thing ever,....be careful if you really really have to smoke and don't use a straw for the same reason.....Good Luck!
2007-04-03 03:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by justmedrt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about never? This should be a wake up call for you to stop this nasty dirty dangerous and expensive habit. Right now I am caring for a sister who is in the last stages of emphysema. She has to gasp for every breath. Is that how you want to spend your last years?
2007-04-03 03:01:43 · answer #10 · answered by amoss311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋