Can you smoke after having a tooth pulled? No, not for at least 72 hours, is the short reply. Continue reading to find out why smoking makes getting a tooth pulled more likely, what happens if you smoke after having a tooth pulled, what causes dry sockets, and how to smoke safely after having a tooth pulled. You may require a tooth extraction for a variety of reasons. Most frequently, patients need to have their third molar teeth—often referred to as “wisdom teeth”—removed. After tooth extraction, some swelling and pain are normal, but for smokers, the procedure can be particularly difficult. Smoking adds to the body’s already heavy workload, which…