Question: how long do you have to wait to use a straw after oral surgery?
Answer: Do not smoke, or rinse your mouth vigorously, or drink through a straw for 24 hours. These activities create suction in the mouth, which could loosen the clot and delay healing. Avoid alcoholic beverages or mouthwash containing alcohol for 24 hours. Limit strenuous activity for 24 hours after the extraction.