Can you drink wine after wisdom tooth removal?

No, you should not drink wine after having your wisdom teeth removed.

There are several reasons why you should avoid drinking wine after wisdom tooth removal.

* Bleeding. Drinking wine can cause bleeding to resume at the surgical site. This can lead to pain, swelling, and infection.

* Pain. Wine can irritate the surgical site and cause pain.

* Swelling. Wine can also cause swelling at the surgical site. This can make it difficult to eat, drink, and talk.

* Infection. Drinking wine can increase your risk of developing an infection at the surgical site. This is because alcohol can weaken your immune system.

* Dry socket. Dry socket is a painful condition that can occur when the blood clot at the surgical site becomes dislodged. Drinking wine can increase your risk of developing dry socket.

It is important to avoid drinking wine for at least 24 hours after having your wisdom teeth removed. You should also avoid drinking any other alcoholic beverages during this time.

If you have any questions about what you should or should not do after having your wisdom teeth removed, be sure to ask your oral surgeon.