Tooth extraction, safe to use CPAP right away?

[OneSnorer]

I just got a tooth extracted two days ago, and now in the natural clot formation healing process, relying on delicate tissue bonding soon.

The take-home instructions stress the need to avoid suction, which could dislodge the clot.

Is CPAP safe to use in this situation?

[pholynyk]

CPAP provides pressure, nor suction. But ask your dentist, just to be sure.

[mallwalker]

i had a tooth extracted last month, upper premolar. they said no pressure for a few days until the the clot had firmly set. i waited one week just to be sure. upper teeth especially premolar and molar run the risk of creating a communication into the sinus. if you had a lower tooth removed you needn't worry about it.

[DaveCar]

Ship sailed for the OP by now, but I was thinking about how some large gasps w/o cpap might be more likely to cause a suction event in the mouth vs any kind of harm by cpap pressure in the mouth.
I've had a few teeth removed, and I made sure to stay away from milkshake straws and sharps like chips for many days, but I used my cpap at 15cm with no issue. Back in the day when I smoked cigs, I would be smoking on the way home from the extraction each time , mouth still clamped down on the gauze.. I smoked gently though lol.

[unidee]

I think that best is not to use cpap in some nights. Pressure or suction is not good for blood clotting.