When can drink soda after wisdom teeth?
Both alcohol and carbonated beverages can damage the clot in your extraction site and cause complications, so avoid drinking them for at least four days after your extraction.
Beverages that have high citric acid should not be taken up to 10 days after the surgery. Recovering wisdom teeth removal can be very problematic if you indulge in any citric drink. The best drink to have after surgery is cold water.
When Can I Stop Worrying About Dry Socket? Until the full recovery of your extraction site, a dry socket can form if you fail to follow the care tips. Usually, a week (7-8 days) after wisdom tooth extraction, you can stop worrying about a dry socket as gums take this much time to close fully.
Your dentist will suggest avoiding alcohol for at least 7 to 10 days after your extraction to allow your tissue to heal. Instead, they will recommend drinking plenty of water. You'll stay hydrated to aid the healing process.
DO NOT suck through a straw for the first 2 weeks after tooth surgery, as this will increase your risk of DRY socket.
Don't: Drink Carbonated Beverages or Alcohol
Both alcohol and carbonated beverages can damage the clot in your extraction site and cause complications, so avoid drinking them for at least four days after your extraction.
It should be avoided completely for at least the first three months after surgery. Below are some of the complications that can occur if you were to consume it: Increased Bloating: The carbonation in sodas can cause gas and bloating.
You can stop worrying about getting a dry socket after the fifth day since most healing has taken place. Most severe cases occur within the first 24 hours following the extraction and will have to be treated by a dental practitioner.
You may notice a “hole” in your gums after surgery. This is the tooth socket, and it will fill in over the next 4-6 weeks. Food may become lodged in the sockets (especially the lower).
Usually, pain and swelling after a tooth extraction get better over the course of a week. With dry socket, pain begins a few days after surgery and gets significantly worse.
