Can I Drink Alcohol After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Can I drink alcohol after wisdom tooth extraction?

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Wisdom teeth, also called third molars,

usually erupt one each in the upper and lower jaws on both the left and right sides,

for a total of up to four.

Sometimes all four erupt,

and sometimes they do not erupt at all.

However, wisdom teeth are

the last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity,

so in many cases they come in after

the rest of the teeth have already finished aligning.

For this reason, wisdom teeth often

do not settle into the correct position,

or they grow in an abnormal direction,

which frequently causes pain or inflammation.

Even when a wisdom tooth has erupted properly,

it is located deep inside the mouth,

which makes brushing difficult

and allows bacteria to multiply easily.

Because of this, there is a high possibility that it can

lead to problems such as cavities or gum disease,

so it is best to check its condition through regular examinations

and, if necessary,

have it extracted early.

However, after a wisdom tooth is removed,

you must strictly follow the precautions so that the extraction site

can recover quickly.

Patients often ask, before and after extraction,

"Can I drink alcohol after wisdom tooth extraction?"

"When can I start drinking?"

Can I drink alcohol after wisdom tooth extraction? 🍺

After wisdom tooth extraction,

it is very important to avoid drinking alcohol.

Alcohol can widen blood vessels,

which may cause bleeding,

and it can interfere with blood clotting,

increasing the risk that hemostasis will be delayed.

Also, if alcohol comes into contact with the extraction site

before it has fully healed,

there is a greater chance that inflammation or infection

will develop in the wound area.

If such inflammation occurs,

pain may become severe,

wound healing may be delayed,

and bleeding may happen again.

Therefore, after wisdom tooth extraction,

it is best to refrain from drinking for a certain period of time

and drink only after the wound has healed sufficiently.

After wisdom tooth extraction,

it takes about a month or more for the gum tissue to recover completely,

so if possible, it is best to avoid alcohol during the recovery period.

However, if you are in a situation where it is difficult to avoid drinking,

such as a company dinner,

please wait at least 1 to 2 weeks after the extraction

before drinking.

So far, we have looked at when it is okay to drink alcohol

after wisdom tooth extraction.

However, even after hearing the precautions,

some people may think,

"My acquaintance drank and had no problems,"

and take it lightly.

Because the speed of recovery and the healing condition of the wound

differ from person to person,

rather than relying on the experiences of people around you,

following the precautions given by the dental clinic should come first.

Please follow the various precautions explained by the dental clinic

and recover quickly!💕

Seoul Obeu Dental Hospital Jamsil

4th and 5th floors, 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul