Is it save to smoke

2016-05-13 07:51:54
I have under gone I teeth surgery on 11/05/2016 Teeth was removed from the gums teeth was inside horizontally above my teeths Is it save to smoke
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Hi..don't smoke for four to five days, otherwise it will cause dry socket. Regards

Answered2016-05-14 01:09:34

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Hi! Smoking in this situation might lead to a condition known as dry socket, which causes severe pain and delay the healing of wound. Thus I would advice you to avoid smoking.

Answered2016-05-13 16:56:09

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Hello. It's better you don't smoke for a week as increased oral temperature will hamper the healing process

Answered2016-05-13 16:55:49

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