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Post wisdom tooth extraction
I have operated my wisdom tooth 5 days ago. The stiches are still there though. Is it safe to smoke now.
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Avoid Smoking for atleast 7 to 10 days ..as this increases oral temperature to quite high level ..that might lead to dislodgement of blood clot and socket infection..this condition is quite painful
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Dr. D. Satya Vardhan
Orthodontist
13 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Smoking is always injurious to health
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Dr. Kusum Yadav
Dentist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi, i would advise you not to smoke till you get your stitches removed and your dentist gives you a green signal after a check up. Because smoking can irritate the wound and may cause loosening of stitches or may also cause infection. So, pls wait till the stitches are removed.
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
It should be ok. However heavy smoking may delay healing.
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Do warm water gargles with salt . This will help the wound heal faster
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