Would vaping cause dry socket?

[SomethingsLost]

Okay, first post, first thread heh..
Today I had an extraction of a ruptured molar. Obviously there is the no smoking warning due to dry socket. Now, here is my conundrum. Would vaping cause dry socket, like smoking does? I forgot to ask, but I bet they would not have had an answer..now I know what you exhale is a water vapor of sorts. Has anyone had any experience with this? Input would be appreciated.

 

[bacc.vap]

I think it's the act of sucking that causes problems, so anything of that nature would be frowned upon. If it were me I'd keep vaping, just very gently.

 

[Miss_H]

Not a medical professional, but I believe just act of sucking can cause a dry socket.

When I had a tooth pulled the rules were no straws and no cigarettes.

 

[iceman68]

I would recommend not vaping. It's the suction during the inhale that can cause problems. Whether smoking or vaping the action is the same.

 

[Dakota Jim]

I think it's the act of sucking that causes problems, so anything of that nature would be frowned upon. If it were me I'd keep vaping, just very gently.

also the pg will dehydrate your mouth - I just kept cotton stuffed in the crater when I had one pulled

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

It's the sucking that removes the blood clot and prevents proper healing and causes dry tooth. Friend had a tooth removed and the Dentist, who's very supportive of vaping, advised him to either stop vaping for a few days or vape thru the nose.

 

[SomethingsLost]

I figured this would be the response but the info is really appreciated esp about the pg! Vaping through ones nose? Really? lol do as I would as it sounds right?

 

[SomethingsLost]

lol ive got the list of rules next to me, I just am realllly in a bind, i want some nic so bad...stupid pain pills. :\

 

[StereoDreamer]

If you keep wacked out enough on the pain pills, you won't crave nic as badly... ;-)

When I've had teeth pulled in the past, I used a patch for a few days...

 

[MartiP]

It's the suction from sucking that puts pressure on the socket, dislodges the clot. Depending on what mod you have, it might be possible to hold the button down and get a good burn going, then carefully inhale with zero suction (i.e. your mouth loosely over/in the vicinity of the tip, but not sealed at all.) It's up to you, though - do whatever your doc said is the safest bet, I know, but I understand the jonesing.

 

[candimccann]

No smoking, no straws -- no vaping

I got a dry socket when I had my wisdom teeth pulled. I was still smoking back then and couldn't imagine going without - so I didn't. It was some of the worst pain I have ever felt.

If you must, do some nose-vaping.

 

[candimccann]

i want some nic so bad...stupid pain pills. :\

Nothing like some narcotics to make you really want to smoke/vape something!

 

[Dougiestyle]

A drop or two of e-liquid will get you some nic. I had a tooth pulled a couple years ago. I vaped GENTLY. If you direct-inhale vs drawing like a straw, I'd think you have less opportunity for dry socket.

 

[DuffTime]

Depends on what you're using. I would definitely swear off for a day or two, if you can stand to. After that, if you have something like an AGA or Protank or something with a very airy draw, you may be able to get away with a *very* light draw.

It's your body, do what you want. Dry socket will turn a grown man into a baby damn near instantly. You know what you're up against. Decide if the risk is worth the reward right now, or just wait a couple days and drastically help your case. I had my wisdom teeth and a related molar pulled last October. I waited 2 days. Uncomfortable, but if I can do it anyone can.

 

[SomethingsLost]

Thank you everyone for your input and wisdom! Also, rock on with the quick responses

 

[candik]

Dry socket = dislodging.dissolving of the healing blood clot that forms when a tooth is extracted. It most certainly can be caused by sucking, swishing/spitting and eating incautiously after a tooth extraction. If you've had it previously and if you take birth control you might be at risk. I would be extremely careful and protect that wound until you're on your way to healing.

When I had my wisdom teeth extracted, I still smoked and developed dry socket at one site. It was not fun to get it corrected. But without getting it treated, I could have developed an infection since it's bone and nerve exposed. If you can vape and protect the extraction site, you could probably get away with it. But know you put yourself at risk. If you're determined, maybe try vaping very very gently using one side of your mouth while trying to "block" off the other side with your tongue. It's kinda like doing mouth acrobats but it can be done. Just not sure how effective...

YMMV

 

[Sheila Michele 1971]

OMG I had a dry socket after having a tooth extracted. Definitely got it because I smoked after.

WORST PAIN EVER.

Even if I was still a smoker, there is NO way in hades I would after getting a tooth pulled.

I ended up having to visit my dentist every two days so he could stuff some cloved soaked gauze in the hole.

 

[K-Woodz]

Whatever you do, DO NOT risk dry socket. Not only is it the worse pain some will ever feel, but there often times is no relief until you can get back into the dentist's chair. A 10PM dry socket would be a nightmare, although the pain is so bad some dentists will reopen their offices in the middle of the night to dress the wound.

 

[JonnyB88]

Shameless self-promotion:
Here is a video I made back when I was a PAD analog smoker.
The theory behind it should work with vaping.

Hope the link works. http://youtu.be/e76mJZ3OP2A

 

[sonicdsl]

Welcome to ECF!

Glad you got the answer you needed regarding vaping after a tooth extraction. I've done the same, just inhaled very gently.

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