Unfortunately, i smoke ciggerettes. But, im not stupid enough to smoke one at all anytime soon since i just got my wisdom teeth out. My friend smoked after and was in ALOT of pain because of a dry socket. But, do you think if i wait like, a week from today i will be ok? I dont want any complications.
2007-08-26 10:43:07 · 11 answers · asked by Jessie 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I would highly suggest not smoking, but I'm sure everyone is going to tell you that. When the dentist removes wisdom teeth, they expose the gum tissue by removing the teeth. Smoking is one of the number one causes for destroying teeth and gums, so you want to wait until the surface of the gums have healed. To be on the safe side, you should wait 2-3 weeks minimum!!! I had a surgical exposure on my front tooth thats gums did not heal until 5 weeks after the operation. So it would be very wise for you to wait until they are clearly healed and not still rebuilding the gums.
2007-08-26 10:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by jeremyjcochran 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my wisdom teeth out and i smoked the next day but my mouth felt comfortable enough to do so . Depends how your feeling . I had no complications .
2007-08-26 10:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by rachellxx39 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If you can stop for a week, you will be completely over the nicotine addiction and will have made a serious dent in the psychological addiction. Use the opportunity to give up for good.
If nothing else, think of all the money you'll save!
2007-08-26 10:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by SV 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should take this as an opportunity to quit smoking. Otherwise, wait like a month before smoking again.
2007-08-26 10:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by worrywore123 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not take this opportunity to quit!! You'll have a lot less pain over your lifetime if you go ahead and quit now. Trust me the day is coming when you'll totally hate the fact that you smoke
2007-08-26 10:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not going to tell you to quit smoking. Actually I also used to smoke. Anyways, after a week, your gums should have healed enough to smoke. If your doctor says it's okay to drink from a straw, it's okay to smoke.
2007-08-26 11:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by Brent 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to wait at least until it's healed, otherwise you risk getting an infection. Keep washing the open area with warm salt water to speed up the healing.
Good Luck, I'm a smoker too.
2007-08-26 10:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out when i was 16 and was smoking that afternoon. never had any problems.
2007-08-26 11:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by HatesMondays 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JESS,
A DRY SOCKET IS A LIKELY POSSIBILITY, AND CONTRARY TO SOMEONES COMMENT, IF YOU HAVE ONE THIS WILL BE YOUR WORST AND MOST PAINFUL PROBLEM.
IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO QUIT, DO SO.
IF NOT, WAIT AT LEAST 48+ HOURS TO BEGIN TO PUT - PRESSURE IN YOUR MOUTH.
MOST DRY SOCKETS START BECAUSE THE PEOPLE SMOKED TOO SOON AFTER EXTRACTIONS.
2007-08-26 11:19:58 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dry socket is the least of your problems from smoking.
I would strongly advise you to not start up again. If you quit for a week, you CAN stay off. I had to undergo hypnosis to quit after more than 3 decades on the weed, and seeing my father die of lung cancer.
2007-08-26 10:53:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋