after a tooth has been removed a blood clot forms in the area. this protects the bone and nerves and helps the area to heal. if the blood clot becomes dislodged a very painful condition called a “dry socket” can occur. this is more likely to occur if you smoke suck on a straw (or other device) or take certain medications. if your mouth has been feeling better every day and then suddenly starts to become worse you need to see your dentist right away. here is the link to a webmd article that goes into more detail about dry sockets. <link>. as a doctor i am much more concerned about your drinking and smoking habits. i urge you to talk with your healthcare provider and get on a more healthy path.
5th and 6th day smoking after wisdom teeth? concerned how to tell if clot is dislodged. . on tues i had 4 wisdom teeth taken out and by sat night i was feeling pretty good and drank a good amount of vodka and smoked about two inhales. then sunday night i smoked a water pipe but was slow and careful and rinsed with salt water right afterwards. its now monday night and i only feel a small amount of dull soreness which should be normal but im concerned it could be the beginning of dry socket. would i know if my clot was dislodged as it happened? thanks