Wisdom teeth and cigars

[jwyatt55]

Had my left upper wisdom tooth removed thursday afternoon and sitting at the house alone contemplating enjoying a cigar tonight since I have the house to myself. Dentist didn't mention how long to avoid smoking because I always tell doctors I don't smoke. What do you guys think?

One wisdom tooth extracted. Felt fine the following day. Have been on pain meds since the procedure was done but decided I didnt need them today and have felt fine. Should I be ok to spark one up? Any BOTL dentists???

 

[Craig Mac]

I got a dry socket smoking too soon and was freakin miserable and had to get it repacked every few days. Would not recommend smoking at all!!

 

[dlavallee]

I'm with Craig here, why rush it? I would hate to find out the hard way that it's not a good idea, ya know?

 

[SurpriseMVP]

+3. Dry socket is worse than getting kicked in the nuts

 

[aquarich]

Dry socket worse than a "dry rub"?

 

[CigarGavin]

I was told to wait two weeks after getting all mine taken out, could be different for only one.

 

[GoingPostal]

+4 I know it's tempting but my dentist told me 2 weeks, but that was back when i was smoking cigs. Figure it be the same time period

 

[jwyatt55]

Damn 2 weeks! Don't want to risk it though.

 

[LittleMoe]

+3. Dry socket is worse than getting kicked in the nuts

+5 ...... I had dry socket ...... really bad stuff there ........

 

[ilikefishes]

I would say you should be ok by next Thursday. Dry socket is the worst, but is more about a vacuum then it is the smoke. That is why they tell you no straws.

 

[Herfin' Harg]

-1... Cigars are awesome! I say you do it and report back on what happened!

Good luck!

 

[Gravity]

I had all four wisdom teeth pulled at once, and they said 2 weeks as well.

 

[javajunkie]

actually, from having friends decide to put random holes in themselves, plus the last dental procedure i had: warm salt water rinse. rinse before and after. hell, if the smoke is long enough, rinse midpoint.

then again, the anticipation of waiting might make your next cigar mind blowing. your call, and good luck!

 

[jwyatt55]

Decided to wait. Dry socket sounds like a ton of fun but think I will wait. Thanks for all the advice fellas!

 

[Headbanger]

Take the time off and pick up later. Not a bad idea to give the taste buds and body a rest. Good luck, getting teeth pulled is not fun.

 

[CO Smokes]

Like they said don't rush it. It will be so much worse when it gets infected or doesn't heal right. Plus that first cigar will be that much better!
Wisdom teeth suck, feel better bro.

 

[Knickerbocker]

Just wait it out brother.