{"id":37696,"date":"2021-06-04T00:30:34","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T23:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=37696"},"modified":"2023-05-04T06:11:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T05:11:59","slug":"alcohol-after-extraction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction? And If Not, When?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to take extra care of yourself after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tooth extraction<\/a>, which leads many to wonder &#8220;<strong>Can I drink alcohol after tooth extraction?<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, alcohol consumption is not recommended after you have a tooth extracted. Read on to learn all about drinking alcohol after extractions, including:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Why you shouldn\u2019t drink alcohol right after your surgery<\/li>    <li>When it\u2019s okay to drink alcohol after a tooth extraction<\/li>    <li>If there really is a difference between a glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"is-drinking-alcohol-dangerous-after-tooth-extraction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is drinking alcohol dangerous after tooth extraction?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drinking alcohol after your surgery is not recommended by dentists, as it can hinder your recovery and create problems for your health, including pain, infection, and dry socket. Keep reading to find out how.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blood clot formation<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have a tooth removed from your mouth, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/close-tooth-extraction-hole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extraction hole<\/a> needs to form a blood clot so that you can heal properly. This formation can take up to a week to occur.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you drink alcohol, it thins your blood, potentially making you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/stop-bleeding-after-extraction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bleed more after tooth extraction<\/a>. This can prevent your blood cells from bonding and forming a clot.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if the blood can\u2019t clot, or your clot becomes dislodged, you could end up with dry socket. Dry socket causes extreme pain.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also exposes the nerves and bones of your socket, which could lead to an infection in your mouth. Both of these will require you to head back over to your dentist&#8217;s office \u2014 ASAP.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"drinking after tooth extraction\" class=\"wp-image-4213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-358x239.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Extraction-tools.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When can you drink after extraction?<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does alcohol thin your blood, but it can also dehydrate you. Staying hydrated after your procedure is important for a healthy and speedy recovery.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain medicine<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another issue with drinking alcohol after your tooth surgery is the combination of medication and alcohol. It\u2019s common for dentists to either prescribe painkillers or recommend over-the-counter pain medications to provide some comfort and relief from pain after your surgery.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of whether they are prescription or over-the-counter, mixing those medications with alcohol can be dangerous. It can have some serious effects on your body, including liver failure, impaired motor function, and dizziness.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, you should wait to finish all your painkillers before you have any alcoholic drinks. Give your body time to rest and recuperate before you decide to start enjoying a drink.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"when-can-i-drink-alcohol-after-a-tooth-extraction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When can I drink alcohol after a tooth extraction?<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/depositphotos-378867858-l-2015-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"drinking after tooth extraction\" class=\"wp-image-37705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/depositphotos-378867858-l-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/depositphotos-378867858-l-2015-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/depositphotos-378867858-l-2015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/depositphotos-378867858-l-2015-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/depositphotos-378867858-l-2015.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You might not heal properly if you drink<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most dentists recommend that you avoid alcoholic drinks after your tooth extraction for at least 72 hours, but longer is even better. In general, it\u2019s advised to <strong>avoid alcohol for 7 to 10 days<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting this amount of time gives the extraction site in your mouth the opportunity to heal post-surgery. This gives time for the blood clot to completely form over the site in your mouth.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s best to drink water during this time instead of alcohol. This will help your body stay hydrated, which ultimately helps you heal and have a faster recovery.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to avoid drinking water <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/straw-after-extraction\/\" target=\"_blank\">from a straw<\/a>, though. Doing so can dislodge the blood clot \u2014 resulting in dry socket and potential infection. This can severely impede your healing process.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"is-drinking-beer-different-than-drinking-liquor-after-a-tooth-extraction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is drinking beer different than drinking liquor after a tooth extraction?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may seem like a beer is a lot different than liquor, particularly because one is much stronger. But when it comes to having one or the other after your surgery, it may not really matter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because all alcohol thins your blood and can dehydrate you, there is no real difference in the type of alcohol your drink. Whether it&#8217;s a beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail, it could all lead to a slower recovery.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your primary objective immediately following your procedure is to take your dentist\u2019s advice and take care of your body.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means getting ample rest, making sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/eat-on-that-side\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eat a diet of soft foods<\/a>, and staying hydrated. Your dentist will also likely have a list of other <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/dos-donts-after-extraction\/\" target=\"_blank\">instructions for you to follow<\/a> for the 24 hours following your procedure, as well as over the next couple of weeks, including avoiding: <\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Using straws<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/coffee-after-extraction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drinking hot liquids<\/a><\/li>    <li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/smoking-after-extraction\/\" target=\"_blank\">Smoking and vaping<\/a><\/li>    <li>Chewing on the extraction site<\/li>    <li>Strenuous exercise<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s understandable if you want to unwind with a beer after your surgery, but your dentist will likely recommend that you wait at least 72 hours, if not 7\u201310 days before indulging in an alcoholic drink.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to take care of the extraction site and make sure the wound is able to completely heal and form a blood clot. Unfortunately, alcohol can interfere with this process.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the blood clot doesn\u2019t form or you dislodge it and develop dry socket, you will not only have more pain but also a longer healing process.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s best to get as much rest as you can and opt for water until your dentist gives you the green light for alcohol.<\/p> <div class=\"socials_share\"><ul class=\"share-buttons\">     <li class=\"share_item share_item-facebook\">         <a class=\"share_link share-facebook\"            href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer?u=https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/&amp;t=Can+I+Drink+Alcohol+After+Tooth+Extraction%3F+And+If+Not%2C+When%3F\"            target=\"_blank\"            rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"            title=\"Share to Facebook\"            onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'facebook-share','width=580,height=296');return false;\">             <svg width=\"30\" height=\"31\" viewbox=\"0 0 30 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect y=\"0.194702\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#4267B2\"\/>                 <path d=\"M13.0479 23.4202C12.9455 23.4202 12.6409 23.4197 12.432 23.2037C12.2626 23.029 12.243 22.8015 12.243 22.6458C12.2523 20.6126 12.2508 18.5806 12.2495 16.5483L12.2489 15.6189V15.6158C12.2427 15.6158 12.2368 15.6158 12.2308 15.6158L11.8509 15.6152L10.6452 15.6158V12.0132L11.7258 12.0147C11.8307 12.0147 11.9347 12.0144 12.039 12.0135L12.134 12.0132L12.248 12.0138C12.248 11.9597 12.2486 11.8992 12.2498 11.8304L12.2511 11.7639C12.2614 11.2385 12.2723 10.6949 12.3034 10.1583C12.4021 8.46772 13.7779 7.15315 15.5749 7.03252C16.2603 6.98761 16.9544 6.98329 17.6252 6.97926C17.95 6.97725 18.2748 6.97524 18.5995 6.9689H18.6017C18.8303 6.9689 18.9931 7.02619 19.114 7.13876C19.3021 7.3141 19.3002 7.55132 19.2996 7.62963C19.2933 8.25035 19.2877 9.06742 19.3011 9.88679C19.3052 10.0952 19.2423 10.2622 19.1146 10.3826C18.9231 10.5628 18.6631 10.5628 18.5777 10.5628C18.0041 10.5556 17.5255 10.5582 17.0105 10.5625C16.786 10.5639 16.7489 10.5982 16.7449 10.8066C16.7411 10.9984 16.7417 11.1895 16.7427 11.3807C16.7433 11.5923 16.7439 11.8042 16.7393 12.0158C17.1948 12.0086 17.642 12.0109 18.092 12.0135L19.2731 12.0153L19.3235 12.359C19.3267 12.3815 19.3307 12.401 19.3344 12.4189C19.346 12.4768 19.3603 12.5487 19.3528 12.6351C19.3248 12.923 19.2961 13.2063 19.2675 13.4896C19.2146 14.0124 19.1616 14.535 19.1155 15.0578C19.1009 15.2254 19.0056 15.6161 18.4401 15.6161L18.2498 15.6155L17.3863 15.6184C17.1693 15.6184 16.9519 15.6166 16.7355 15.6114C16.7433 17.7575 16.7417 19.9041 16.7399 22.0527L16.7396 22.5683C16.7396 23.2311 16.5465 23.413 15.8415 23.4148L14.2677 23.4113C13.8741 23.4113 13.4805 23.4133 13.0869 23.4202L13.0489 23.4205L13.0479 23.4202Z\"                       fill=\"white\"\/>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li>     <li class=\"share_item share_item-twitter\">         <a class=\"share_link share-twitter\"            href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Can+I+Drink+Alcohol+After+Tooth+Extraction%3F+And+If+Not%2C+When%3F&amp;url=https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/\"            rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"            arget=\"_blank\"            title=\"Share to Twitter\"            onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'twitter-share','width=580,height=296');return false;\" target=\"_blank\">             <svg width=\"31\" height=\"31\" viewbox=\"0 0 31 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect x=\"0.194702\" y=\"0.194702\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#22ABE9\"\/>                 <path d=\"M7.33932 22.3271C8.84491 23.0526 10.4272 23.4205 12.0504 23.4205H12.0514C17.2023 23.4202 22.644 19.4411 23.0785 11.8383C23.1172 11.1913 23.2438 10.5148 23.9054 9.94447C24.0772 9.79603 24.2332 9.62309 24.3882 9.43595L22.6351 9.90221L24.0389 7.80671C23.76 7.91857 23.481 8.03042 23.2038 8.14335C22.6579 8.36458 22.1906 8.27722 21.6767 7.85393C20.4451 6.83726 19.1047 6.69486 17.7456 7.43527C16.3857 8.17496 15.7162 9.40754 15.7562 11.0989C15.7631 11.4128 15.7406 11.7687 15.5126 12.0208C15.3094 12.2449 15.0364 12.318 14.5834 12.2502C11.7004 11.817 9.25204 10.4576 7.30694 8.20904C7.28811 8.18774 7.27059 8.16573 7.25373 8.143C6.65989 9.29924 6.98837 10.7154 8.29502 12.8276L8.87002 13.7566L7.6136 13.4526C7.3955 13.4 7.1893 13.3503 6.9778 13.2988C7.2273 14.8336 8.05477 15.8528 9.60133 16.5598L11.0914 17.2416L8.5888 17.5136C8.87102 18.3325 9.50253 18.84 11.5742 19.8037L12.2212 20.1049L11.6631 20.5683C10.2864 21.7121 8.76725 22.1478 7.33932 22.3271Z\"                       fill=\"white\"\/>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li>     <li class=\"share_item share_item-whatsapp-web\">         <a class=\"share_link share-whatsapp-web\" href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/\"            onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'whatsapp-share','width=780,height=400');return false;\"            title=\"Share to WhatsApp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">             <svg width=\"31\" height=\"31\" viewbox=\"0 0 31 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect width=\"31\" height=\"31\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"url(#paint0_linear)\"\/>                 <path d=\"M22.4549 7.08199C20.4262 5.0533 17.7213 3.93445 14.8443 3.93445C8.91803 3.93445 4.08607 8.75412 4.08607 14.6926C4.08607 16.5861 4.57787 18.4426 5.52459 20.0656L4 25.6353L9.70492 24.1353C11.2787 24.9959 13.0492 25.4385 14.8443 25.4385C20.7705 25.4385 25.6025 20.6189 25.6025 14.6803C25.6025 11.8156 24.4959 9.12297 22.4549 7.08199ZM14.8566 23.6312C13.2459 23.6312 11.6721 23.2008 10.3074 22.3894L9.97541 22.1926L6.59426 23.0779L7.4918 19.7828L7.28279 19.4385C6.38525 18.0123 5.91803 16.3648 5.91803 14.6803C5.91803 9.75002 9.92623 5.74182 14.8566 5.74182C17.2418 5.74182 19.4918 6.67625 21.1762 8.36068C22.8607 10.0451 23.7951 12.2951 23.7951 14.6803C23.7828 19.623 19.7746 23.6312 14.8566 23.6312ZM19.75 16.9426C19.4795 16.8074 18.1639 16.1558 17.918 16.0697C17.6721 15.9836 17.4877 15.9345 17.3156 16.2049C17.1311 16.4754 16.6271 17.0779 16.4672 17.2623C16.3074 17.4467 16.1598 17.459 15.8893 17.3238C15.6189 17.1885 14.7582 16.9058 13.7254 15.9959C12.9262 15.2828 12.3852 14.3976 12.2254 14.1394C12.0656 13.8689 12.2131 13.7213 12.3484 13.5861C12.4713 13.4631 12.6189 13.2664 12.7541 13.1189C12.8893 12.959 12.9385 12.8484 13.0246 12.6763C13.1107 12.4918 13.0738 12.3443 13 12.209C12.9385 12.0738 12.3975 10.7459 12.1762 10.2172C11.9549 9.68855 11.7336 9.76232 11.5738 9.75002C11.4139 9.73773 11.2418 9.73772 11.0574 9.73772C10.873 9.73772 10.5902 9.7992 10.3443 10.0697C10.0984 10.3402 9.39754 10.9918 9.39754 12.3074C9.39754 13.6353 10.3566 14.9017 10.4918 15.0861C10.627 15.2705 12.3852 17.9754 15.0779 19.1435C15.7172 19.4262 16.2213 19.5861 16.6148 19.709C17.2541 19.9181 17.8443 19.8812 18.3115 19.8197C18.8279 19.7459 19.8975 19.1681 20.1311 18.541C20.3525 17.914 20.3525 17.373 20.291 17.2623C20.2049 17.1394 20.0205 17.0656 19.75 16.9426Z\"                       fill=\"white\"\/>                 <defs>                     <lineargradient id=\"paint0_linear\" x1=\"15.0001\" y1=\"-0.0101066\" x2=\"15.0001\" y2=\"29.9855\"                                     gradientunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\">                         <stop stop-color=\"#61FD7D\"\/>                         <stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#2BB826\"\/>                     <\/lineargradient>                 <\/defs>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li>     <li class=\"share_item share_item-common\">         <a href=\"#\" class=\"share_link share-copy-link\" id=\"share-copy-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">             <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect width=\"30\" height=\"30\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#00D4DD\"\/>                 <path d=\"M15.8313 13.6488C14.5411 12.3741 12.4442 12.3813 11.145 13.665L7.55841 17.2089C6.25927 18.4926 6.25204 20.5645 7.54226 21.8392C8.83248 23.114 10.9294 23.1067 12.2285 21.8231L15.0358 19.0158\"                       stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>                 <path d=\"M13.993 15.3983C15.2832 16.6731 17.3802 16.6658 18.6793 15.3821L22.2659 11.8382C23.5651 10.5545 23.5723 8.48268 22.2821 7.20792C20.9918 5.93316 18.8949 5.94039 17.5958 7.22408L14.7688 10.0511\"                       stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li> <\/ul>  <script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) {\n        var tempInput = jQuery('<input type=\"text\">');\n        var curUrl = jQuery(location).attr('href');\n        var shareButton = jQuery('.share-copy-link');\n        shareButton.on('click', function (e) {\n            e.preventDefault();\n            if (navigator.share) {\n                navigator.share({\n                    title: 'Dentaly.org | Your Oral Healthcare Portal',\n                    url: curUrl\n                }).then(() => {\n                    console.log('Thanks for sharing!');\n                }).catch(console.error);\n            } else {\n                jQuery('body').append(tempInput);\n                tempInput.val(curUrl).select();\n                document.execCommand('copy');\n                tempInput.remove();\n                jQuery(this).attr('data-state', 'Link is copied').addClass('copied');\n                setTimeout(function () {\n                    jQuery('.share-copy-link').removeClass('copied');\n                }, 8000);\n            }\n        });\n    });\n<\/script>  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s important to take extra care of yourself after a tooth extraction, which leads many to wonder &#8220;Can I drink alcohol after tooth extraction?&#8220; Unfortunately, alcohol consumption is not recommended after you have a tooth extracted. Read on to learn all about drinking alcohol after extractions, including: Is drinking alcohol dangerous after tooth extraction? Drinking &#8230; <a title=\"Can I Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction? And If Not, When?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Can I Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction? And If Not, When?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":37704,"parent":4201,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6940],"tags":[],"coauthors":[2159],"class_list":["post-37696","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","category-oral-health-category"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can I Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction? When Can I? - Dentaly.org<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering if and when you can drink alcohol after tooth extraction? Find out why you should wait to drink and when it&#039;s safe to resume imbibing.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Can I Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction? When Can I? - Dentaly.org\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Wondering if and when you can drink alcohol after tooth extraction? Find out why you should wait to drink and when it&#039;s safe to resume imbibing.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dentaly.org\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dentaly.org\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-05-04T05:11:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/man-with-beer.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"790\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"415\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@dentaly_site\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"Natalie Asmussen\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/tooth-extraction\\\/alcohol-after-extraction\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2021\\\/06\\\/man-with-beer.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2021\\\/06\\\/man-with-beer.jpg\",\"width\":790,\"height\":415,\"caption\":\"can i drink alcohol after tooth extraction?\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/tooth-extraction\\\/alcohol-after-extraction\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Tooth Extraction\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/tooth-extraction\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Alcohol After Extraction\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/\",\"name\":\"Dentaly.org\",\"description\":\"Your Oral Healthcare Portal\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Dentaly.org\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/dentaly-logo.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/dentaly-logo.svg\",\"width\":561,\"height\":144,\"caption\":\"Dentaly.org\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/dentaly.org\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/dentaly_site\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/dentaly-org\\\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Can I Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction? When Can I? - Dentaly.org","description":"Wondering if and when you can drink alcohol after tooth extraction? Find out why you should wait to drink and when it's safe to resume imbibing.","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Can I Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction? When Can I? - Dentaly.org","og_description":"Wondering if and when you can drink alcohol after tooth extraction? Find out why you should wait to drink and when it's safe to resume imbibing.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/","og_site_name":"Dentaly.org","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dentaly.org\/","article_modified_time":"2023-05-04T05:11:59+00:00","og_image":[{"width":790,"height":415,"url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/man-with-beer.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@dentaly_site","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"4 minutes","Written by":"Natalie Asmussen"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/man-with-beer.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/06\/man-with-beer.jpg","width":790,"height":415,"caption":"can i drink alcohol after tooth extraction?"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/alcohol-after-extraction\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tooth Extraction","item":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-extraction\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Alcohol After Extraction"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/","name":"Dentaly.org","description":"Your Oral Healthcare Portal","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#organization","name":"Dentaly.org","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/09\/dentaly-logo.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/09\/dentaly-logo.svg","width":561,"height":144,"caption":"Dentaly.org"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dentaly.org\/","https:\/\/x.com\/dentaly_site","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/dentaly-org\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37696"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37696\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69111,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37696\/revisions\/69111"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4201"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37696"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=37696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}