Can I smoke after having my wisdom teeth removed?

Many people often have their wisdom teeth removed because it can prevent inflammation and also avoid toothaches after which they regret having to have their wisdom teeth removed. In the period immediately after having their wisdom teeth removed, you should pay attention to keeping your diet as light as possible and avoid eating foods that are too spicy, greasy or too hot. In addition, the question of whether you can smoke after having your wisdom teeth removed has always been a concern for everyone.

What is the best age to remove wisdom teeth?

18 to 30 years old is the most suitable.

Generally, wisdom teeth begin to erupt after the age of 18, and this period is the best age to extract wisdom teeth.

Because after the age of 40, the body's functions begin to decline, the wound healing speed after wisdom tooth extraction will be slower.

And they should only be extracted when it is "inevitable". In many cases, the surrounding teeth have been affected by the wisdom teeth and are also damaged. It may be necessary to extract the surrounding teeth together.

It is best to go to the hospital for an oral examination and take a dental X-ray between the ages of 12 and 18 to check the growth of wisdom teeth.

Why do dentists always recommend removing wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth generally have no effect in the mouth, so removing them will not hinder your oral function.

Wisdom teeth, if they grow in a good position and the upper and lower bites are normal, then of course they do not need to be extracted. But if the position is not good, it is recommended that you remove it, because bad wisdom teeth will bring you some inconvenience in your future life, such as inflammation when your own resistance is reduced.

What are the benefits of wisdom tooth extraction?

1. Avoid periodontitis

Wisdom teeth are prone to tooth decay because they grow relatively deep inwards and are difficult to clean. Some teeth cannot even be brushed at all, so wisdom teeth are prone to tooth decay and sometimes even affect the surrounding teeth, causing them to develop tooth decay as well.

2. Prevent recurrence of gingivitis

Wisdom teeth are located at the junction of the cheeks and gums. They are surrounded by soft mucosal tissue with low resistance and are very susceptible to periodontitis.

3. Prevent recurrence of gingivitis

When wisdom teeth cannot fully erupt, it is very easy for food residues to get stuck in the gaps between the gums. If they are not cleaned up in time, it is easy to cause local infection.

In addition, it is easy to recur at critical moments, such as when the resistance is relatively low, when you are working overtime and have no time to brush your teeth, or when you are busy with studies and under great pressure.

What precautions should be taken after removal?

Do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth within 24 hours after tooth extraction, do not rinse your mouth vigorously when drinking water, and do not lick the wound frequently with your tongue. You can brush your teeth and use dental floss after 24 hours, but be careful to avoid brushing the teeth closest to the wound.

You can eat liquid food two hours after tooth extraction, and mainly eat liquid food for the first three days. The purpose is to facilitate swallowing and avoid destroying the blood clot in the alveolar socket.

Do not eat hot or spicy food, drink alcohol, etc.

Try to rest as much as possible on the same day and the next day, avoid strenuous exercise, and those with bleeding tendency should avoid lying flat, but can take a semi-recumbent position to reduce blood flow to the head and face. Pay attention to nutritional supplements and eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins.

You should also avoid smoking, using straws, or touching the socket with your hands during the recovery period.

Special attention

1. Girls should not have their wisdom teeth removed during menstruation to avoid excessive bleeding

2. It is best to remove impacted wisdom teeth before pregnancy. In order to avoid the impact of drugs on the development of the fetus, women should not take medication casually after pregnancy. Moreover, tooth extraction surgery cannot be performed during pregnancy. If the impacted wisdom teeth become inflamed, it will be very troublesome.