Can i drink and smoke 72 hours after getting my wisdom teeth extracted?!
Question:
Can i drink and smoke 72 hours after getting my wisdom teeth extracted?
Answers:
As a dentist I can tell you that I usually recommend that my patients always wait to smoke for AT LEAST 72 hours after extraction. It is best to wait longer (ie: a week), but after the first 72 hours the chance of a dry socket does decrease considerably. Continue to take any prescribed antibiotics and pain medication (as needed) and after 24 hours following extraction you should begin GENTLE warm salt water rinses to help prevent any infection. Good luck!