Can you use a straw when you have dry socket?!
Question: Can you use a straw when you have dry socket!?
I had my wisdoms out and resulted in 1 dry socket!. On Monday I had a dressing put it in (which by the way are absolutely disgusting), and on Wednesday it was replaced!. He said that Friday night I can take the dressing out myself and everything should be fine!. Can I use a straw in this timeframe!? I eat out a lot sooo I'm wondering if its going to have negative effects!
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Answers:
I know exactly what you are going through!. I am suprised they said to take the dressing out your self!. Anyway DO NOT use a straw!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I would not for at least a week to ensure a good blood clot!. The sucking motion could dislodge the clot they worked so hard to get by putting that dressing there!. It will pass before you know it!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
No, you aren't allowed to suck (even though you probably already do HA) sorry, couldn't resist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
No!. Sucking can make more dry socket, then there is a problem healing, doesn't have that seal so debris can get in and cause infection!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Definitely not!. No straws, no sucking, no smokingWww@Answer-Health@Com