Is It Safe To Smoke ?

[Ayeemonaee973]

Okay .. I got my tooth pulled number 19 yesterday.. my dentist said when he pulled my tooth out i wasnt bleeding at all ?! Weird right?!! Then the next day i see that my clot is still there .i havent rinsed my mouth out because im terrified that the clot will come out . Im a smoker but i havent smoked since 2 days ago way before the process..when will i be able to smoke again without the socket drying up is it 48 hrs after or 72 !?

 

[Paige2018]

Do not smoke for least 72 hours after the extraction. Trust me, as I am speaking from experience. You do NOT want dry socket. No cigarette is worth that pain!

 

[letsconnect]

Have a look at our FAQ here: https://www.dentalfearcentral.org/forum/threads/smoking-after-tooth-extraction.15986/

 

[Ayeemonaee973]

Okay so today makes 4 days since i got my molar #19 extracted ! Im seeing this white kinda looking stuff inside my extraction socket . I know for a fact it isnt dry socket because it doesnt hurt at all . Matter of fact i havent had any pain since the surgery on Wednesday. But my question is am i able to smoke and eat regular now ? Should i be worried about the white tissue around and in my socket ? Any and all advice would help me .. thanks soo much

 

[Paige2018]

Call your dentist/ oral surgeon that did the procedure to verify with them.

 

[MountainMama]

The white stuff is most likely granulation tissue, if you are not having pain. Mine turned grayish, then whitish and stayed that way for about a week. I was told I could chew on that side, with soft foods after 5 days. I am not a smoker but on the oral aftercare sheet I was given, it said it was best not to smoke for at least a week, but was okay after 72 hours. I am guessing when the risk of dry socket is past.

 

[Ayeemonaee973]

The white stuff is most likely granulation tissue, if you are not having pain. Mine turned grayish, then whitish and stayed that way for about a week. I was told I could chew on that side, with soft foods after 5 days. I am not a smoker but on the oral aftercare sheet I was given, it said it was best not to smoke for at least a week, but was okay after 72 hours. I am guessing when the risk of dry socket is past.

Thank you very much . I think im past the dry socket part ! Just seeing the color is grossing me out ! Lol

 

[MountainMama]

Thank you very much . I think im past the dry socket part ! Just seeing the color is grossing me out ! Lol

Oh yes, it looks disgusting, doesn't it? I thought the same thing!