Confused about drinking through straws.

[Stasisesque]

I have JUST had all my wisdom teeth (6 in total) and a molar beyond saving removed under general anaesthetic. And I mean just, got it done this morning, so am just about to start the salt rinses.

I'm so confused though, everywhere I've ever seen has said to absolutely not under any circumstances, drink through a straw following an extraction as it may dislodge a blood clot and lead to dry socket. BUT, all my aftercare instructions advise me to drink through a straw - even at the hospital, the nurse gave me a glass of water to drink post surgery... with a straw.

What am I meant to do?

 

[Dr. Daniel]

Hey

It is OK to drink with a straw, just do it gently.

 

[Stasisesque]

Thank you. I thought it would be, else they wouldn't have given me a straw - but it contradicted everything I'd ever read, so I panicked.

Still really worried about developing dry socket, though.

 

[Dr. Daniel]

Many people are afraid of it but it is a very rare complication, which can be dealer with. Given the fact that you had the extraction in a hospital makes the chances of getting it even lower .
I would suggest concentrating in taking it easy and getting your strength back. General anesthesia plus extractions are mot easy for the body.