Can I Drink Tea After Wisdom Teeth Removal? πŸͺ₯

We know how painful a wisdom tooth removal is. But the sad part is that the pain is not only physical but mental too. You need to question every sort of food before consuming them, as they may cause health issues. These include interfering with healing processes.

Blood clotting is an essential component in the healing process after tooth extraction. Without it, there are chances of immense pain and conditions that worsen over time. Hot tea can de-clot the blood at the removal site, causing intense bleeding. Therefore, we advise against drinking hot tea.

We know you have a lot of questions when it comes to drinking tea after tooth extraction. And don’t worry because we will do our best to answer everything, including whether or not you need to avoid consuming hot coffee after tooth removal. 

We will also mention the time after tooth extraction when hot tea can be your best friend again.

Drinking Hot Beverages After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Whether it is a wisdom tooth removal or oral surgery, drinking hot drinks has become a big question. Since herbal teas aid healing, many people assume that it is fine to drink such hot liquids after removal. 

Now just ask yourself, is it okay to drink something like that after tooth extraction? The answer is no. Wisdom tooth extraction is not a small thing. It is a long process, and although it might be common, the harmful effects of mistreatment are countless.

If you drink something hot before the bleeding stops, you will experience severe pain. You can drink hot tea after wisdom tooth removal. However, you need to wait for a certain time before doing so.

Some say that you must wait for a week. Contrary to that, some mention that the waiting time is just a day. However, we support none in this case. Why? Because the healing process and the time it takes for each individual are different.

Suppose we have our wisdom tooth removed. Somehow, our bleeding stops. The very next day after surgery, we feel almost no pain. However, you have your surgery on the same day as us, but your bleeding does not stop in a day. Furthermore, you feel immense pain for the next few days.

Therefore, it is better to check yourself before drinking such hot liquids. However, to be safe, include hot drinks in your diet after ten days.

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Drinking Luke Warm Tea After Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery

Lukewarm tea is different from hot tea. Both have different textures and not to mention their temperatures. However, the healing process after wisdom tooth removal is the same. Therefore, if you want to replace your hot tea with lukewarm tea, it might be a good option but not the best.

However, the temperature of lukewarm tea is acceptable to some extent. Nevertheless, you will have to wait for at least 48 hours before drinking your lukewarm tea. There are many dangers associated with drinking hot beverages after wisdom tooth removal. It doesn’t matter that the drink is not that hot.

So check the status of the blood clot and the pain you feel. After you think that there is little chance of something going wrong and a day has passed, you can sip your lukewarm tea. However, make sure that the tea is lukewarm and not burning hot.

Drinking Ice Tea After Wisdom Tooth Removal

You can drink cold tea in almost all situations except when you have the flu. You can drink soda, eat soft foods, and drink your favorite beverage (cold only) after having your wisdom teeth extracted. 

Now you might question why it is wrong to drink hot beverages when we can drink cold beverages. Suppose there is a blood clot in your mouth, specifically at the place from where your tooth was removed. You will interfere with your healing process if you drink something hot or even eat something hard.

There is no chance that the hot drink or hard food won’t damage the blood clot. The circulation of blood needs to be at a specific rate. However, when you drink something hot, the temperature inside your mouth will increase, resulting in a higher rate of blood circulation.

This will automatically result in the blood clot deforming, and your mouth will be full of blood.

Drinking Alcohol After Wisdom Tooth Removal

The topic of drinking alcohol is a complex one. We all know the side effects it carries, yet a candlelight dinner without a glass of red wine takes away the charm of being with your loved one. So if you have a date after wisdom tooth removal, it is better to change the date because there is no chance of drinking alcohol.

Since alcohol is a drug, when you mix it with other drugs, there are chances of death. There are many cases of deaths due to the consumption of alcohol and medicines at the same time. After wisdom tooth removal, you need to take some pain relievers for a week or so.

Now you can’t be drinking alcohol and taking those medicines at the same time. There’s no point in playing with your life. So after the medicines are finished, you can drink your favorite wine or beer.

However, if you talk about the time, we must say that you must wait more than fifteen days before consuming alcohol. The effects of some medicines can last for more than a couple of days. So it is better to take some safety measures because the drink can wait.

can i drink tea after wisdom teeth removal

Can You Drink Sweet Tea After Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Sweet tea is pretty popular in America. But so is wisdom tooth removal. Drinking sweet tea has no side effects as such. After at least 48 hours have gone by, you can drink sweet tea.

However, you must avoid drinking your sweet tea with a straw. Many studies explain the dangers of using a straw in general. So, save nature and save yourself.

When to Drink Tea to Not Halt the Healing Process

Whether you want to drink tea or eat your favorite burger, wisdom tooth removal takes away your wish for some time. You can drink coffee (cold or hot), but you need to wait for some time. The case is similar in terms of other beverages, including tea and beer.

Many doctors suggest that you must wait for at least three days before going back to your normal diet. They say that even if your bleeding has stopped, no one can tell the condition of the healing process.

So, for soft drinks, tea, and coffee, you need to wait for at least five days. As for food, your doctor will tell you which food is better for you. It is usually a plan for a week. However, for alcohol, your wait is long.

Conclusion

Wisdom tooth removal is the ugliest common thing. It is painful, and the after-effects of the drugs can make you famous on the internet. However, it is a great experience and somehow turns you into an adult in front of your parents.

Eating and drinking after wisdom teeth extraction becomes complex. You can’t eat crunchy foods because they will hurt. Moreover, drinking certain beverages can also halt the healing process. We hope you got your favorite drink in the allowed section. If not, there’s no need to worry because it is just a matter of a few days or maybe hours.

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