wisdom teeth?

Question

My doctor said to wait five days before smoking after i got my wisdom teeth out, am i garanteed to not get dry socket after five days?

Answer 1

Quit Smoking.......!

Answer 2

I would wait until your sutures are out.
Only because when you take a drag of your ciggarette, it will put pressure on your gums and that is bad and could cause the dry socket. You cannot drink through a straw either for the same reason.
Do not eat for the first 2 days either. Drink only sips at a time and warm liquid. Not hot or cold. Change your gauze often and for at least 2-21/2 days after getting them out.
If you are not bleeding, then wet them with warm water slightly before putting the gauze in.
Do not go out into the cold unless your mouth is covered.
All of this should help to not get dry sockets.

Answer 3

You really DO NOT want to get a dry socket!! I had one when I got my wisdom teeth out (I don't smoke, so it wasn't from that). That is one of the most painful things--and I went through natural childbirth. I would wait at least the 5 days your dentist recommends.

Answer 4

Listen to your Doctor. Maybe in that time you can quit. Enjoy not smelling like cigarettes. Give us all our Christmaswish come true and STOP. By the way, your dentist went to school for a very long time...that's why he gets paid so much. Listen to professional advice when it comes your way. When he said you needed them removed... did you second guess him?

Answer 5

Sorry to say this, but this is how I am. I wouldn't wait like that.
I never have when I had a tooth pulled or anything.===

Answer 6

i would wait longer..(just in case)....

thats me...i always take the safe option