To Beer or not to... February 3, 2009 8:51 PM SubscribeIs it safe to drink alcohol after a cavity filling? Show My friends and I are going out for a drink tomorrow, but Im getting a filling around 2pm. If I were to drink it probably wouldn't be until 7 or 8. My drinking usually encompasses beer. Is it safe to drink? posted by Groovytimes to Health & Fitness (14 answers total) Yes, there should be no problem at all presuming you are just getting the standard novocain for pain. Ask your dentist when you get your filling done if you're still unsure after the answers in this thread. The only problem I've encountered is trying to drink when your lips are still numb from the freezing. By the time you expect to go out, that shouldn't pose a problem though. I wasn't being sarcastic. Thanks to a stressful job (and, more recently, some dental work) I live on Ibuprofen. They say it can cause an upset stomach, but I haven't experienced that. And my hangover cure is Tums + water + Ibuprofen immediately after returning home after drinking (ie, I still have significant amounts of alcohol in my system) so I can't see why
Ibuprofen would be a problem. It's pretty damn safe. Just be sure to listen to your stomach if you are taking Ibuprofen. If it starts hurting, or you start spitting up blood - then stop! Response by poster: We ended up drinking beer, thanks everyone! « Older Hacking an IKEA Galant into a standing desk | Repurposing a machine...without a real purpose. Newer » This thread is closed to new comments. Avoid hard or sticky foods such as “hard tack” candies for a least 24 hours as chewing on these types of foods can loosen or damage a restoration. Never chew on ice. Carefully follow all guidelines provided by our office, and, most importantly, practice good oral hygiene. Additional instructions following various types of treatment are listed below. Please click on the below topics for detailed instructions. In the event of an emergency please call our office. If you are experiencing a serious or life threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. Instructions Following Crown, Bridge, Inlay/OnlayFollowing Tooth Preparation:
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How long after fillings can you drink alcohol?Do not consume alcoholic beverages or smoke for at least 48 hours following treatment. Some bleeding following a deep cleaning is normal, but if you experience excessive bleeding, please call our office.
Can I drink after getting a filling?Dentists generally advise patients not to eat or drink anything for the first hour after the filling is placed. A full 24 hours need to pass before the person attempts to eat hard foods. People who opt for composite fillings are often cleared to eat whatever they want right after the procedure.
Does alcohol affect a filling?The team found that within two years of the procedure, fillings failed more often in patients who drank alcohol, and the overall filling failure rate was higher in men who smoked.
Why can't you drink after a filling?The anesthetic does not wear off immediately following a filling. Because you will not be able to accurately measure a drink's temperature, you could burn yourself easily. Hot beverages are best avoided until all feeling returns to the mouth.
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