I got surgery on my mouth 4 days ago, do you think it is okay to smoke now?

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prplfae	when i got all 4 wisdom teeth removed the first thing i did when i got home was smoke a cigarette. sure they told me not to, but i was sure not to make the sucking motion too powerful, and it turned out ok. go for it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fauxfoto	i smoked the day of my surgery and i was fine, even though i'm sure i took a risk. you should be okay :] Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

twitchymcspank	When I got my wisdom teeth out, I didn't even bother waiting. Just make sure you clean it REALLY well after each cigg, and you'll be okay. My mom didn't and got Dry Socket, she was in pain for a while. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr. Nima	You should not smoke until your wound has healed completely. I always tell my patients not to smoke for at least a week after surgery. You can also take advantage of this period to let go of your smoking habit for ever because smoking also affects healthy oral tissues. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Eragonlover	no. don't smoke for at least another 10 days. or u could infect the empty space, or rip your gums. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

susiemd	If you have gone four days without a cigarette, then your body does not crave a cigarette, you simply want a cigarette. Do your best to to stop smoking. It isn't good for you or anyone around you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

babby	Smoking Is Bad It Will Make You ILL I Would Not Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Blast past	Good time to give it up. Its been this long. Too many people die an early age because of this. My dad was only 43. why do it to yourself?!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

There will always be an England	I know how hard it is to give up but believe me it can be done...give up now for your own sake Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dan H	I wouldn't chance it. I'd wait a few more days. I know how you feel; I'm an ex smoker but I did smoke when I had my wisdom teeth taken out. I wound up waiting 2 weeks, but I did use the patch when I couldn't smoke. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Scooter_The_Squirrels_Wifey	I wouldn't, but that's just me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bebe	what did the dentist tell you? don't bother to ask other if you know their answers you will not listen to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hollywood	dont smoke it kills you Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lil_mamma44	Noy sure...you should ask your doctor about when you can smoke again....I, myself, dont think that it would hurt to smoke now. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Candj315	they say after any surgery wait untill the wound is fully healed because smoking constrics your blood flow. I would wait at least one full week up to two (they suggest two). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

susan a	No give it 2 more days i know thats bad to say but if you need one that bad try one more day Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jnlily	no. wait at least a weak. smoking slows circulation and poor circulation slows tha healing process. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ugnatz	yeah, it should be alright, but not advisable. my doc told me to not smoke for about a week - i smoked about 4 days after all my wisdom teeth were removed. it shouldn't be bad, but then again, its better if you can wait for another two days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

martin fantuzio	why would you want to smoking kills Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Lemur	I dont think it would be a good idea. You should give it at least 7 days. Hang in there. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ishootvideo2002	The suction created by smoking could cause a dry socket. You don't want that! It's incredibly painful. Go buy a Nicotine patch, maybe this is a good opportunity to quit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kris L	I had ALL of my teeth pulled, first the bottom and next the top. My dentist told me to wait 4 HOURS before smoking, and not to 'suck' on the cigarette as hard for the first 12 hours ... so go ahead and light up ... just try not to inhale as hard at first ... but if that hurts too much, get some chewing tobacco and put that between your teeth and mouth toward the front so you'll get the Nicotine rush you are craving right now. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kailey & Alyssa Mom	The longer you can wait, the more effective and faster the healing process. If you can wait another 3 or 4 days, you'll reduce your chances of problems still further, until you can visually see with a mirror that your gums have initially healed in that area. I was a smoker when my first impacted wisdom tooth was removed. It was a lower one, and a very difficult extraction. I began smoking again within about a week, and experienced dry socket, but I don't know that smoking caused the dry socket, so much as it probably exacerbated the condition. At any rate, it was awful. Anything that you can do that allows healing to proceed, is greatly in your interest. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shidhet	I had 3 removed at one time and smoked as soon as I got home. If you're able to make it through 4 days... you really should quit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Single Brunette Unleashed	if you want dry sockets, then smoke away Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

purple rain	probably not and if you quit for 4 days.. really... why not just quit?? It really is horrible for you anyway. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wood247	no dont do it. i got my wisdom teeth out and smoked five days later and had to go back because the pain became excruciating. i would wait at least 10 days, at which point you would be smart to quit, im only 27 and i am already having health problems due to smoking. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shininghappy	NO, NO , NO , NO , NO! I was a dental assisstant for years - you shouldn't smoke until the wounds are almost healed or you could infect them! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

suzanne g	Call dentist & ask nurse - ask now, before you get into the weekend. I say this because I did smoke & man did I regret it. Caused dry socket. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brandon M	it's never ok to smoke Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KarmaRific	I'm gunna be honest with you and it may sound like I am making this up but I'm not. I got a root canal like 4 hours ago and I smoked as soon as I got out of the Dr.'s office. Now I tell you what a doctor would say, " quit." and I'll tell you what I know. I know that smoking greatly reduces the chance of a fast heal but I tell you what; I'm smoking right now. I know all these things are bad but as long as you don't take huge inhales or drags, and you clean your teeth regularly, you should be fine. P.s. I also smoked a cig less then twenty minutes after each of my teeth getting pulled (I'm bad I know) the only worry you really have is dry socket from sucking the blood from your news holes in the mouth. But, I have to say kudos for lasting so long. you are a brave one and also; never tell my doctor what I have told you because he just may put a hit out on my life because I have told most of my friends the same thing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No