Alcohol After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Why Wait 24+ Hours
Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours post-extraction. Alcohol can:
- Disrupt clot formation → dry socket, bleeding
- Interact with prescribed opioids/antibiotics → dangerous sedation, reduced efficacy
- Impair healing and immune response
- Cause dehydration, worsening swelling
Follow your surgeon's specific aftercare instructions for optimal recovery.
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