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wisdom teeth/smoking
i got my wisdom teeth taken out 5 days ago and i still have sevre swelling and bad pain. anyways my question is would it be really bad if i were to smoke a cigarette in this condition??
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If you smoke if makes your blood thinner, which stops the clotting process. Also, the chemicals in cigarettes to the open are are wicked bad for it and can lead to infections and "tenderness." Most dentists say to wait approximately 48 hours, but, i'd give it a few days.
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Yes. It would be really risky and very bad.
The suction is bad and can pop stitches. I have firsthand experience at popping oral stitches by sucking on something, its hell and a half. The bleeding is so difficult to stop. There is no guarantee you will break your stitches this way, but it’s a very real risk, and it’s very scary and unpleasant.
Then of course there is the smoke, and the tar and other icky chemicals, that always irritate your gums and mouth, but not will irritate them while they are already in a vulnerable state and could easily lend themselves to infections.
Don’t smoke. Take this as a blessing and use this time to help yourself quit. You’ll be healthier all around for it, and your gums will be very grateful.
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