I had my procedure done Friday may 15th at 2:30 pm . I'm 17 years of age
How long after a tonsillectomy can I smoke a ciggarette without getting dry socket ?
Question posted by Katiehoot on 23 May 2015
Last updated on 23 May 2015 by CareyAnna
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CareyAnna
23 May 2015
Hey Katie,
Dry Socket refers to dental work, not a tonsillectomy. However Do not smoke or go to smoky areas after your surgery while your throat is healing. Smoke may cause your throat to start bleeding heavily. I'd say at least 10-14 days, to be safe. Your throat needs to heal completely, and there are several things that can cause bleeding.
Take a look at this link
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18711053
It's always better to err on the side of caution... Better safe, than sorry. Good Luck!
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