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Can I Have Nicotine Gum Post Tooth Extraction?
I am having a tooth extracted in the morning. I KNOW I can't smoke for 72 hours after the extraction but I know I'm going to have a hard time quitting cold turkey (I smoke 2 packs a day). So, my question is can I use nicotine gum or lozenges? Or will that cause dry socket too?
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
It is better to avoid nicotine products after getting a tooth removed atleast fo 24-48hrs after extraction. Even the nicotine chewing gums and lozenges. You are supposed to take sticky things following extraction. So try to avoid nicotine products to avoid complications.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
It is better to avoid nicotine products after getting a tooth removed atleast fo 24-48hrs after extraction. Even the nicotine chewing gums and lozenges. You are supposed to take sticky things following extraction. So try to avoid nicotine products to avoid complications.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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