How Long After Tooth Extraction Can I Drink Coffee? Is It Best To Wait?

Last updated on March 3rd, 2024 at 11:44

It’s a coffee addicts nightmare, the inability to drink a great and enjoyable cup of coffee on medical orders!

Naturally,

a few coffee lovers have contacted me with the question “How long after tooth extraction can I drink coffee?” While I am not a dentist or medical professional, I have thoroughly researched this topic and all statements can be verified are correct. I am basing this article on my own experience after having my own wisdom teeth removed.

For clarity, and as a legal disclaimer I make it clear no medical advice is given in this article, and is just my opinion as a coffee lover that had some teeth removed and had the desire to drink a cup of coffee.

I sincerely hope the advice here is of great help. As always consult and confirm with your dentist as these are highly trained professionals.

Let’s crack on and discuss when you can drink coffee after tooth extraction and if you can drink hot beverages.

What Happens If You Drink Coffee After A Tooth Extraction?

Having a tooth extraction is oral surgery and unfortunately if you drink hot coffee there is the potential and risk of you preventing a blood clot from forming.

You may also run the risk of dislodging a blood clot that has been newly formed which leads to a painful condition known as dry socket.

Dry socket also leads to a very unpleasant taste lingering in your mouth.

Dry socket, medically known as Alveolar osteitis and happens after an adult tooth extraction and the failure of a blood clot to develop or has been dislodged before the exposed wound has had the opportunity to heal.

It is not at all a pleasant thing to have.

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Can You Drink Coffee After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

For your mouth and gums to properly heal you should avoid tea, coffee, all hot drinks and drinks with straws for about a week.

Dentists advise 5 days. I am naturally very cautious and advise holding back an extra couple of days to be on the safe side before you drink a hot coffee or any hot drink, caffeinated or not.

Straws are to be avoided as the sucking action can dislodge the blood clot and cause dry socket.

When Can You Drink Hot Liquids After A Tooth Extraction?

Dentists normally recommend that you drink only water or slightly warm salt water and eat only soft foods for the first 5 days after your tooth extraction. They recommend that you drink plenty of water to aid your recovery.

You should certainly not have tea or coffee after tooth extraction. In general, it is advised to avoid all hot drinks.

It is not particularly a tea or coffee or caffeinated beverage thing but a hot drinks thing that must be avoided. Seek and follow your Dentists advice – they are not going to tell you any different.

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How Coffee Can Disrupt Your Healing

Once you have your tooth extracted by a dentist, a blood clot will start to form over the socket where the tooth once was. The blood clot helps to support the healing process and protect the socket from infection and bacteria.

If you drink hot coffee after tooth extraction there is a high chance of you dislodging a blood clot or preventing one from forming and suffering the agony of dry socket which will cause you to suffer considerable pain in your mouth.

To avoid suffering that painful condition and to aid the recovery process, I strongly advise you avoid drinking a cup of your beloved coffee or any hot drinks for an entire week.

Can I Drink Cold Brew Coffee After A Tooth Extraction?

It is advisable to avoid all coffee drinks, be they hot coffee, cold coffee, black coffee or any type of coffee with sugar or without sugar, during the first 24 to 48 hours after having your tooth taken out. It is suggested that “probably” a coffee at room temperature is fine.

However, at Latte Love Brew we advise checking and confirming with your dentist first. I’m a coffee freak and love drinking coffee, often just for the sake of it and the pure enjoyment of the taste. Going a few days or a week without coffee, and even a few weeks, is something I do to refresh my taste buds and enjoy the flavor more when I go back to my normal coffee habits.

Try it; think of it as a refresher or detox for your taste buds.

When Can I Stop Worrying About Dry Socket?

The well respected health site, Healthline says that the risk of dry socket remains present until you are fully healed, which can take from 7 to 10 days, varying from individual to individual. Once the site has fully healed, dry socket is not a concern.

Ok, I Need Caffeine, What Can I Do?

Firstly, I suggest that you consult with your dentist regarding caffeine. You always have the option of caffeine tablets from your pharmacy. Also, you can consider other stimulants.

However,

due to the effect these may have on blood pressure and the ability for your blood to clot, please do consult with your dentist for what options you have regarding stimulants and pick-me-ups to perk your energy that do not interfere with your recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions About How Long After Tooth Extraction Can I Drink Coffee?

Why Can’t I Drink Coffee After Tooth Extraction?

When you get a tooth taken out by your dentist, a blood clot should form where the tooth was. The blood clot is a vital and very important part of the healing process. Coffee and other hot beverages can dislodge or inhibit the prevention of a newly formed blood clot.

Coffee and tea in particular should be avoided due to caffeine have the unfortunate effect of preventing the formation of clots. When a clot fails to form you will end up with a very painful condition, dry socket.

Please, avoid caffeine, hot drinks and coffee in all forms while you are recovering.

When Can I Start Drinking Coffee After Tooth Extraction?

The healing process varies from person to person based on a number of factors including age, gender and a lot more. Most people can start to enjoy a cup of coffee after 5 days. I suggest that you take things slowly with caution and wait until your dentist permits you to.

If you need an energy boost, talk to your dentist about the use of caffeine pills and if they are permitted.

Can I Drink Lukewarm Coffee After Tooth Extraction?

No, not even lukewarm, cold or even iced coffee should be consumed after you got a tooth taken out. It is caffeine that is the problem and not just the temperature of the drink.

Be careful as you really want to avoid getting a dry socket.

Can You Drink Cold Coffee After Tooth Extraction?

No, it might seem harmless to enjoy a cold coffee or even a coffee that is at room (or body) temperature. It is the caffeine that can prevent your blood from clotting and thus become detrimental to your recovery.

Can I Drink Milk After Tooth Extraction?

 Dairy products like milk that day after you have been sedated can cause nausea. Stay hydrated by drinking water and other juices. Avoid using a straw.

What Is Best To Drink After Tooth Extraction?

Water is the best drink to enjoy after a tooth extraction. Preferable water at room temperature as it is neither hot nor cold.

Frappé-Ing It All Up – How Long After Tooth Extraction Can I Drink Coffee?

Some dentists will advise that you can drink coffee after 5 whole days, while Healthline and WebMD indicate 7 to 10 days. It is unadvisable for you to drink hot or warm coffee before this time has passed.

The benchmark is not at all related to time but to your recovery. Enjoy a few days without coffee or hot drinks to avoid the pains of dry socket.

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