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Is Smoking Or Ingesting Pot Safe After Tooth Extraction?
Hello, I had gotten 4 wisdom teeth removed almost a week ago, a slight, infection, rot, and decay. But I've been taking antibiotics for a week with pain killers . But my question is can I smoke pot?... Will it be safe, because it's not completed healed up or sealed up yet. Thank you
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern
Smoking tobacco or pot can delay healing of extraction socket. Smoking increases the chances of DRY SOCKET( A extraction wound that becomes dry and painful). So you should not smoke for minimum two weeks after extraction.
However ingesting pot may not have any trouble after extraction. tou should also maintain hygiene for good healing.
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern
Smoking tobacco or pot can delay healing of extraction socket. Smoking increases the chances of DRY SOCKET( A extraction wound that becomes dry and painful). So you should not smoke for minimum two weeks after extraction.
However ingesting pot may not have any trouble after extraction. tou should also maintain hygiene for good healing.
Hope this information helps
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