The short answer is no. You should not smoke before wisdom tooth removal, ideally stopping at least 12-24 hours before surgery. In my decade at Picasso Dental Clinic, I've seen smoking immediately before extraction double the risk of dry socket and slow healing by 30-40%. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, reducing oxygen to tissues right when your body needs maximum blood flow for anesthesia delivery and clotting. Carbon monoxide from even one cigarette stays in your bloodstream for hours, competing with oxygen your surgical site desperately needs. We track outcomes across our Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City clinics, and patients who smoke within 24 hours before surgery have noticeably higher complication rates. The real risk isn't just during surgery. It's what happens in the critical first hours after.

For the first 24 hours, stick to cold, soft foods like yogurt, smoothies, and ice cream. Days two to seven, add room temperature options like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and well cooked pasta. After a week, you can usually return to normal foods if healing progresses well. At Picasso Dental Clinic, I tell patients the key is avoiding anything hot, crunchy, or requiring hard chewing for at least five days. We've treated over 70,000 patients since 2013, and those who follow this eating plan heal faster with fewer complications.

Wisdom Tooth Removal Bleeding Undergoing a wisdom tooth extraction is a significant dental procedure that requires careful postoperative care. One common concern among patients is wisdom tooth removal bleeding. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about managing bleeding after a wisdom tooth extraction. 1. Understanding Wisdom Tooth Removal […]

Wisdom tooth removal after age 50 is absolutely possible but carries different considerations than extraction in younger patients. Healing takes longer, bone density increases making teeth harder to remove, and medical conditions become more common that affect surgery and recovery. At Picasso Dental Clinic locations in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, I've successfully extracted wisdom teeth from patients in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s when problems develop. The key is having a legitimate reason for removal, like infection, decay, or cyst formation, rather than preventive extraction. Recovery typically extends to two weeks instead of one, but outcomes remain excellent when proper techniques and precautions are followed.

Wisdom Tooth Removal After Care Wisdom teeth removal is a common dental procedure, but the healing process can be a little daunting for many. At Picasso Dental Clinic, we understand your concerns and we’re here to guide you through the wisdom tooth removal after care process. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to […]

Picasso Dental Clinic has earned recognition among Da Nang's best dentists through our combination of international-standard care, advanced technology, experienced multilingual staff, and genuine patient-centered approach. Since establishing our Da Nang location, we've treated thousands of international patients alongside local Vietnamese families, maintaining success rates exceeding 95% across procedures from routine cleanings to complex implant cases. Our team speaks fluent English, understands Western dental expectations, and uses the same materials and techniques as top clinics in Australia, the US, and Europe. What truly distinguishes us is our commitment to honest treatment recommendations, transparent pricing, and building long-term relationships rather than maximizing short-term revenue. Patients consistently tell us they chose Picasso for our reputation but return because of the genuine care and excellent results they experience.

For urgent wisdom tooth removal, your best options are visiting an emergency dentist who can extract the tooth same day, going to a dental clinic that accepts walk-ins for urgent cases, or visiting a hospital emergency room if severe swelling or fever indicates infection. Most established dental practices reserve emergency appointment slots for situations like yours. At Picasso Dental Clinic, we see emergency wisdom tooth patients without prior appointments at all our locations. Since 2013, we've treated thousands of urgent extractions among over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities, typically providing same day or next day extraction and immediate pain relief