Dentist

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Had four extractions today, debris from my smoking days, the dentist gave me an instruction sheet as I left, it says no smoking for 48 hours, well that's not a problem also if the area becomes sore take painkillers it then says no alcohol, they can't have both ways. Dave

[Sassy]

I've had 13 teeth out I have something called amelogenesis imperfecta. Getting my partial dentures next week!

Must admit when I smoked first thing I did when I left the dentist was roll a fag

[Karma]

Oct 22, 2013 11:38:16 GMT @darch said:

Had four extractions today, debris from my smoking days, the dentist gave me an instruction sheet as I left, it says no smoking for 48 hours, well that's not a problem also if the area becomes sore take painkillers it then says no alcohol, they can't have both ways. Dave

Poor you x

Has the dentist given you antibiotics, if so the type that dentists use can make you very ill if you mix with alcohol.

When vaping try just to take really small puffs, I believe the act of drawing on a ciggy can be partly to blame for dislodging the blood clot and causing a 'dry socket'  which you do not want, very painful!

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No antibiotics Karma but I usually heal quite quickly it's a bit sore at the moment but prefer not to take painkillers if possible. Dave

[Saturnalia]

Oct 22, 2013 12:26:03 GMT Karma said:

Oct 22, 2013 11:38:16 GMT @darch said:

Had four extractions today, debris from my smoking days, the dentist gave me an instruction sheet as I left, it says no smoking for 48 hours, well that's not a problem also if the area becomes sore take painkillers it then says no alcohol, they can't have both ways. Dave

Poor you x

Has the dentist given you antibiotics, if so the type that dentists use can make you very ill if you mix with alcohol.

When vaping try just to take really small puffs, I believe the act of drawing on a ciggy can be partly to blame for dislodging the blood clot and causing a 'dry socket'  which you do not want, very painful!

Karma's right, it's the sucking that dislodges the clot, so be careful with the vape and don't drink with a straw. Talking of drinks, nothing fruity - I found out the hard way what citric acid in an open wound feels like!   Might be wise to avoid sharp-tasting vapes too.

My dentist told me to take a painkiller before the anaesthetic wears off, as it's easier to kill pain before it starts than after. (Mind you, my extractions were due to abscesses or impactions, so any after-pain was sweet relief compared to what I had had.)

[andy01424]

dunno had 18 out within an hour was puffing away and drinking coffee,only bad part is even though all i have left are 3 teeth,one is now going and i cannot get on with the dentures ,in end threw em out[2yr ago]

[giles]

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