Is Putting gauze in ok while smoking after getting your wisdom teeth pulled?

I got my wisdom teeth pulled yesterday and I'm terrified of getting dry socket. I'm a smoker and can't help but smoke. I haven't been smoking alot and when I do I put gauze over my "holes" when I do then immediately brush my teeth gently and rinse my mouth with warm salt water. They aren't bleeding and they don't hurt. They feel soar but not hurt. I'm scared of getting dry socket and I understand I can't smoke. But yet I still can't help but do it. Will I know if I'm getting it? And will I know if my blood clot comes out?

Is Putting gauze in ok while smoking after getting your wisdom teeth pulled?
just dont suck real hard
Reply:you are taking a risk even though you're covering the socket. dry socket hurts. if the pain doesn't go away in a few days, and it aches throughout your WHOLE jaw, you know you have dry socket.
Reply:So far you're doing about everything to purposely GET DRY SOCKET. Keep the gauze, toothbrush and rinses out of your mouth!!! The first day is uncomfortable, the second day is about the same, and the third day after having them pulled is the absolutely most miserable day with swelling and pain........from there it gets better quickly.........unless you have lost your blood clots in your holes. That's called "dry socket"





The only reason to be putting gauze into your holes is WHEN they are BLEEDING. Otherwise, you are risking dislodging the blood clots. And...remember DO NOT DRINK WITH A STRAW, as the suction can dislodge it too.



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