Is it wrong to smoke and have a tooth taken out?!
Question: Is it wrong to smoke and have a tooth taken out!?
Well I have removed 3 teeth and it is so swollen that my one eye is closed and then I still smoke!.Do you think that the swelling will stop if I stop the smoke because I am also on medication for the swelling!.Help!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Well which teeth did you have removed!? Smoking increases the risk of infection and it slows the speed of healing, it can also cause a dry socket, which is the blod clot coming away from the exposed bone!. Extremely painful! My suggestion is to stop smoking for at least 5 days you will be in the clear for a dry socket after that so yes!.!.!. stop!Www@Answer-Health@Com
smoking increases chance of infection & increases the amount of time it takes to heal, specifically w/ teeth!. maybe try "Nicoderm" for now!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i'd suggest not smoking while the swelling's still up!.!. but talking to a doc would be a good idea too!.!. =)Www@Answer-Health@Com