Yes, you can drink milk after wisdom teeth removal, but it is usually best to wait at least the first 24–72 hours and follow your own dentist’s instructions.

First few days

• Many dentists advise avoiding milk and other dairy products for the first 2–3 days because they may promote bacterial growth and slightly increase infection or inflammation risk around the extraction site.

• During this early period, water is the safest choice, along with other non-dairy, non-carbonated, non-alcoholic, non-hot drinks (like electrolyte drinks or diluted juice without a straw).

When milk is usually okay

• If healing is going normally and your dentist has not given different instructions, small amounts of milk or soft dairy (like yogurt) are often reintroduced after a few days to about a week, starting at cool or lukewarm temperatures and sipped gently.

• Avoid using a straw, avoid very cold or very hot milk, and stop if you feel pain, swelling, or bad taste, then contact your dentist for personalized advice.

Quick do’s and don’ts

• Do: Prioritize water, drink slowly, keep your mouth clean as instructed, and follow any written post-op directions you were given.

• Don’t: Drink milkshakes or chocolate milk with lots of sugar early on, avoid mixing milk with very hot drinks, and do not rely on milk instead of proper hydration.