Can I Drink Room Temperature Coffee After Tooth Extraction?!?

‘Can I drink room temperature coffee after tooth extraction?’ 

This is what I was wondering the other day as I just left the dentist but I really wanted to have a cup of coffee to kick-start the day. Based on the research I did, I found some interesting things I’d like to share with you, so make sure you read to the end as I also share brewing tips along the way. 

Let’s jump straight into it.

Key takeaways: 

• The answer to whether you can drink coffee after tooth extraction
• The direct effects of hot and cold coffee on your body after a tooth extraction
• Whether coffee with milk or creamer is a better alternative after a tooth extraction

Can I drink room-temperature coffee after tooth extraction?

It’s probably okay to drink room-temperature coffee after tooth extraction but it’s vital to make sure that the coffee isn’t strong. It’s key to heal the site of extraction as soon as possible and the quickest way to go about it is to ensure that a blood clot develops over this site.

Can I drink hot coffee after tooth extraction? 

It’s not a good idea to drink hot coffee after tooth extraction.

Here’s why: 

Since you had your tooth extracted your nerve endings are vulnerable and the last thing you need is a hot cup of coffee that will cause pain. Plus, having hot coffee after a tooth extraction prolongs the healing in the site of your mouth, meaning that you’ll need to wait longer for this site to be healed. 

If you forgot about it and keep having the site of your mouth unhealed, it’s wise to call your dentist and seek advice. 

Here’s the view of a coffee lover about coffee after tooth extraction: 

Stand to be corrected but I thought no hot drinks after the dentist was only when you had your mouth numbed as you could easily burn yourself without noticing. So once you get the feeling back you’re good to drink what you want. Disclaimer: I am not a dentist!!

– DonegalDan

Can you drink cold coffee after tooth extraction? 

It’s not a great idea to have cold coffee right after tooth extraction.

Here’s why: 

As I said further up your nerve endings are pretty vulnerable and it’s no good having coffee, drinks or even food at extreme temperatures as the site of your mouth won’t heal properly and the odds are you might need to see your dentist again.

I know no one likes to wait for anything but in this case, patience is key. Give it the time your dentist recommended and you’ll be just fine.

Other effects of drinking coffee right after tooth extraction

Let’s go over a number of other effects one might face when drinking coffee after tooth extraction: 

• Your mouth ends up bleeding as coffee might make your blood vessels enlarge
• Your blood pressure might increase (depending on your body) resulting in a bleeding mouth
• Coffee is acidic which means this is going to be extra acid in your stomach after a tooth extraction which might lead to nausea

The table summarises the effects one might face when drinking coffee after tooth extraction: 

Effect 1	Your mouth end up bleeding
Effect 2	Your blood pressure might increase
Effect 3	Coffee is acidic which this is going to be extra acid in your stomach

What can you drink after tooth extraction that won’t cause pain? 

As you might have guessed water is the best drink you can have for a couple of days after tooth extraction.

It not only helps with healing, but also it hydrates you which helps you stay focused on whatever you’re doing. 

What about eating? 

It’s wise to choose soft foods like ripe fruit or yoghurt as you don’t want to give your teeth a hard task. 

It’s only for a few days you can do it. 

When is it safe to drink coffee after an extraction? 

As general advice, it’s good to take it easy the first few days.

As mentioned above it’s wise to avoid any hot or cold drinks and stick to water for the first 4-5 days after the extraction. Why not speak with your dentist to ask them what you should drink and what you should avoid? They will tell you exactly what you need to do to have a speedy recovery. 

It’s vital to follow your dentist’s advice to the letter, so you won’t have any setbacks including swelling or pain. I know you love coffee so much but it’s only a few days.

It’s definitely worth it since it has to do with your health. 

When you start drinking coffee again, it’s important to take it easy, have small sips and let your mouth heal properly.

Can Coffee Stain The Teeth Surrounding The Extraction Site?

The answer is: yes it might happen

Here’s why: 

After tooth extraction, the site of your mouth along with the teeth next to the one that was extracted is susceptible. Drinking too much coffee can change the colour of your teeth more easily than normal, leaving unpleasant coffee stains. 

What can you do about it? 

You can switch to other beverages for some time including tea which typically doesn’t leave so many distinct stains.

You can do this for some time until your mouth is healed completely and of course, you can go back to your favourite beverage. 

Can I drink coffee with cream or milk after a tooth extraction? 

The answer is: that’s not recommended.

Although it probably sounds like a better option to have coffee with cream or milk than drinking black coffee, it can still cause pain and bleeding. I know that no one likes to wait but in this case, patience is a virtue and it’s wise to allow yourself to heal the side of your mouth, so then you’ll soon be able to go back to your old habits and enjoy drinking coffee (whether black, with milk or cream) as you would do previously.  Did you know that coffee cream makes your brew less acidic?

How to reduce the risk of pain and bleeding? 

Here are a couple of ways you can adopt to reduce pain, and bleeding to have a speedy recovery:  

• It’s key to opt for a dentist you used before and you can rely on; ask for an Xray that shows the extraction
• It’s vital to give yourself time for relaxation so your mouth will be healed properly; seek advice from your dentist and follow it to the letter, they might even ask you to take medication depending on your condition
• You can always ask your dentist to have one more meeting to examine your mouth and see if it has been healed properly; if it has, ask them if you can now drink coffee.

Let’s wrap it up

Can I drink room-temperature coffee after tooth extraction? Well, that’s an unusual question TBH but if you are a true coffee lover I can’t blame you – you probably want to drink coffee every moment of the day (but is it good for you?). Stay tuned more guides like this are coming.