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Can I smoke after tooth extraction
It's been more than 24 hours since tooth extraction, when can I smoke cigarettes? Is it ok to smoke now ?
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It's best to avoid smoking for minimum one week after tooth extraction. As smoking can delay healing and cause dry socket which is very painful. So it's better to avoid it.
Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day, use mouthwash and try to maintain good oral hygiene.
Still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Hello. After extraction, smoking must be avoided for atleast 5-7 days till the wound heals. Smoking can cause dry socket in the wound. Cigarette smoke contains chemical toxins that can delay healing and be dangerous to your gum and mouth tissues. If you smoke and expose your healing gums to these toxins it can result in serious complications, including dry socket, inflammation, or infection.
Advised to avoid smoking for 5-7 days after extraction.
Quit smoking gradually
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Hello smoking is not at all recommended after extraction is done at least for five days because it might dislodge the blood clot that has formed leading to severe pain that will not be managed by medicines, so I would recommend you not to smoke for at least 5 days after the extraction has been done
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Kindly follow the instructions given by the doctor and continue with your medicines
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Avoid smoking for another 4 days
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Hello sir..
Smoking best to be avoided after any dental procedure. Smoking not only reduce wound healing also leads to bad breathe.. N other complications.. Swollen gums, bleeding gums, pain.. Infection
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Btter to heal first. For six days.. Stay on antibiotics and anti inflammatory, as prescribed by doctor. Eat lots of icecream
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Proper diet n proper cleaning of oral cavity, gargling properly.. Medication on time helps faster healing..
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Hello sir.. Good afternoon..
After extraction, it is advised not to smoke till the socket heals..
Because the smoking may cause dry socket and severe pain in the socket and further complications in the extraction site..
So wait atleast three to four weeks.. For complete healing..
Thank you..
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reduce smoking gradually..
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