To protect the clot and properly care for your mouth after tooth extraction, strictly avoid the following for at least 72 hours: Using a straw, the suction force is enough to pull out the clot Smoking or vaping, nicotine restricts blood flow and dramatically increases dry socket risk Vigorous rinsing or spitting Poking the socket with your tongue, finger, or any object Drinking alcohol, which thins the blood and delays clotting These restrictions may feel inconvenient, but they are non-negotiable for a safe recovery
In this image, the twin on the right spent decades smoking and sunbathing, while their sister did not
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Over time, severe oral health problems may develop, which include receding gums and tooth loss
Not even the Governmentresponsible for the regulation of tobacco products [has] this information or the power to demand it ( www.ash.org.uk )
Strengths and limitations The main strength of this study is the very large sample size of the cohort