How long should you wait to drink alcohol after a tooth extraction?

Answer 1

I work in anaesthesia and usually it's about 12 hours or so most patients come in having a meal at the night prior to the operation and drinking just water is usually fine just a few hours before the operation, this is just to prevent reflux going into the trachea and doing damage to your lungs.

As a general rule, you should not eat or drink anything after midnight before your surgery. Under some circumstances, you may be given permission by your anesthesiologist to drink clear liquids up to a few hours before your anesthesia.

Eating or drinking too soon before anesthesia can also result in severe nausea and/or vomiting, which not only is unpleasant, but can also result in serious complications if vomiting occurs while still under anesthesia.

Answer 2

I would say 3-7 days depending on what it is. If its wine 3 or 4 should be fine but if its like hard liquor, 5 to 7 days just to be safe. If you do it same day it might rip or disolve stiches early. But, just to be sure contact the person who performed the surgery or your primary dentist.

Answer 3

How long a person has to wait to drink alcohol after surgery will depend on the surgery and the medicines that you are taking. Your doctor will be able to give you a time frame.

Answer 4

You should never mix drugs and alcohol unless you have been totally off the drugs for at least 3 months. Alcohol can remain in your system for up to 72 hours drugs longer.

Answer 5

At least 24 hours. Preferrably 48.

Answer 6

Consult your physician.