Is it ok to smoke a cigarette after getting wisdom teeth pulled with gauze over the sockets?
No. Smoking post-oral surgery is strongly discouraged as the inhaling process during smoking can disrupt the healing process by removing the blood clot formed over the extraction sites. This process is called dry socket and its pain is famously known to be one of the worst.Dental Procedures - Related Articles
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