How long before i can drink soda after tooth extraction

Instructions Following Extraction

Mouth Care: No rinsing or smoking for 24 hours following extraction. Brush and floss normally, trying to avoid the surgical area. You may begin warm salt water rinses 24 hours after extraction-mix one teaspoon salt to one glass of warm water. Do not swish, gently move your head back and forth allowing the salt water to clean the site.Do not spit. The corners of your mouth may become dry or cracked-apply Vaseline or chapstick to the area.

Diet: It is important to maintain good nutrition and proper fluid intake following extraction. Eat a lukewarm, soft diet for 48 hours. Do not drink through a straw or drink carbonated beverages (soda or alcohol, to include mouth rinses containing alcohol) for 48 hours.

Bleeding: Normal oozing may occur for up to 24 hours following extraction and is controlled by applying biting pressure to a wet, folded piece of sterile gauze placed over tooth socket. If bleeding is substantial and fills the mouth quickly, call the clinic or go to the emergency room.

Pain: Soreness of the gums in the area and stiffness of the jaw should be expected. Take pain medication as prescribed. Never take pain medication on an empty stomach. If itching or a rash develops, stop taking your medication and contact the office. If a dull, throbbing pain occurs 3-4 days following the extraction, contact the office for possible dry socket packing.

Swelling: Swelling and sometimes bruising is normal following extraction. The maximum swelling, pain and jaw stiffness normally occurs 2 or 3 days following extraction. A cold pack may be held on the face over the affected area to relieve and help prevent swelling. Apply the cold pack for 15 minutes on, then 15 minutes off, for a total of 30 minutes per hour.

Muscle Soreness: Stiffness of the jaw and muscle soreness is common following extraction. Chewing sugarless gum at regular intervals and applying moist heat after 36 hours will help muscle soreness.

Infection: If swelling and discomfort worsens after the 4th day following extraction along with a foul taste, fever, and difficulty swallowing, contact the office or go to the emergency room.

Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea and vomiting is most often caused by taking pain medication on an empty stomach. Reduce nausea by preceding each pain pill with soft food, and taking the pain pill with a large glass of water.

Sutures: Unless otherwise advised, sutures will dissolve on their own within 4-7 days of extraction.

Prescribed Pain Medication: The prescribed pain medication can cause drowsiness, and lack of awareness and coordination. Alcohol and other drugs may increase the pain medication side effects and can potentially result in life threatening interactions. You should not operate a vehicle or work with the prescribed pain medication in your system.

Dry socket: A dry socket occurs when the extraction site has lost its blood clot.Usually occurs 3-4 days after extraction with a dull ache and foul taste in the mouth. If dry socket occurs, the socket needs to be packed in the office for it to heal. Smoking is the most common cause of a dry socket. Straws and spitting can also cause a dry socket. No smoking, straws, and spitting for a week have proven best to avoid a dry socket.

Call the office if you have any questions.

After your wisdom teeth removal, it is important to rest and recover. To make the most of your relaxation period, it is important to prepare ahead of time so you can stay in bed. By planning before the surgery, you will not have to run errands or be uncomfortable at home. An important question often asked before wisdom teeth removal is, “How long after surgery until I can drink my favorite beverages again?”. Below we will go over a couple of common favorite beverage types, and the guidelines for each one. By preparing for this, you will know what to do and have what you need before the surgery.

One common rule for every beverage after surgery is to not use a straw. A blood clot needs to form after your wisdom teeth removal in order for the tooth socket to heal. Straws can suck or dislodge a blood clot, making your recovery longer. Dislodged blood clots can also create issues like dry socket. No matter what you drink, avoid a straw after your wisdom teeth removal surgery.

How Long After Wisdom Teeth Removal Until I Can Drink Soda?

Soda is a favorite for many, and often people will have a Sprite, 7-Up, or Ginger Ale when they are feeling down. However, after wisdom teeth removal, it is best to wait at least 24 to 48 hours before drinking any soda. The carbonation bubbles in soda can dislodge the blood clot needed to heal, making your recovery process longer and more painful. 

How Long After Wisdom Teeth Removal Until I Can Drink Coffee?

Coffee can be had immediately after your surgery. But, it is best to go with a cold brew or iced coffee. Hot coffee, as well as other hot liquids, should not be consumed for 24-48 hours after your surgery. The heat can agitate the healing site and prevent it from properly recovering. If you drink an iced coffee or cold brew, make sure to avoid the straw. As mentioned before, a straw can dislodge a blood clot and delay recovery.  

How Long After Wisdom Teeth Removal Until I Can Drink Alcohol?

After your wisdom teeth removal, it is advised to wait at least 48 hours before consuming alcohol. However, depending on what prescription pain medications you are taking, the time may vary. Alcohol can be very dangerous when mixed with pain medications. It can result in liver failure, overdosing, or impaired motor function. Follow the directions provided to you by your doctor and pharmacists. To avoid problems during the recovery process, we advise avoiding all alcohol until you have finished using your pain medication. This including beer, wine, and spirits.

How Long After Wisdom Teeth Removal Until I Can Drink Acidic Drinks?

Beverages that are high in citric acid are not fun to drink when you are recovering from wisdom teeth removal. Drinks such as orange juice or lemonade can irritate the extraction site and lead to infection. Drinking an acidic drink is like squirting lemon juice into an open wound. Avoid these drinks for about a week until the extraction site has healed.

By following these guidelines, your wisdom teeth removal procedure should have a smooth recovery. The best drink to have after surgery is water. If you need more flavor try a Gatorade or Powerade type of drink. The better you follow these guidelines, the faster you will be able to go back to your normal drinking habits.

Here at Simply Wisdom Teeth, we are always happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Feel free to contact us. With any surgery, it is important to follow your doctor’s directions. While this list can be used as a basis, always listen to your doctor because each person is different and has different needs.