What will happen if you smoke 3 hours after your surgery for wisdom teeth?

Answer 1

I would not recommend smoking on the same day as you have a wisdom tooth removed. More than likely you run a VERY HIGH risk of developing a dry socket. This means the blood clot that is supposed to form in your mouth won't form properly or will dislodge causing extreme PAIN!!! It's not worth the risk! I am not a dentist, but have just had my teeth out and was advised by my dentist not to do it!! It may be hard, but enduring the pain will be harder.

Answer 2

The greatest danger is that you might develop what is called a 'dry socket'. This is where the blood clot in the socket is lost prematurely. The bone and nerves are left exposed to the outside environment and the socket becomes inflamed and extremely painful. Your dentist can easily manage this condition, but the time until you can get to your dentist will be excruciating. A dry socket can occur even if you don't smoke, but smoking is known to be a leading cause of the condition.

Smoking also tends to slow down the healing process and therefore you are at greater risk for post-operative infections and other complications.

Answer 3

You are more then likely going to get dry sockets

Answer 4

nicotine will stop process of healing and probably start bleeding