Question 1

can a person smoke after root canal therapy?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: OK, you should never smoke under any circumstances. However, do not smoke for 12 hours before treatment and for 72 hours after root canal therapy to facilitate the healing. Quitting smoking is unbelievably difficult, but I know you have the "guts" to do it.

Question 2

can i smoke weed after a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your dentist has prescribed any medication for pain, be very careful about combining your drugs.  On the other hand, many people claim that "weed" relaxes them, and minimizes discomfort.

Question 3

i have completed my third sitting of root canal before 4-5 days. so can i smoke weed now before crowning?

Accepted Answer

: At this stage there is no clinical reason why you should not persist with this habit. I suggest beng judicious and not apeearing for treatment while under the influence of the drug.

Question 4

needing expert help. i have root canal done 50hour ago. can i smoke or it will lead to an tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Tooth infection is caused by micro-organisms.  As long as your tooth is sealed off smoking will not affect the tooth.  However, smoking does constrict your vessels and decrease the healing ability of your gum and bone around the tooth.  Smoking is not good for your gum health.

Question 5

hii sir. i have done with two sitting of root canal and my doctor have put a permanent filling .can i smoke little weed before i get my permanent cap?

Accepted Answer

No: Not a good thing to do. The intentional habit of inhaling burning organic material, combined with various chemicals used in the growing and manufacturing of that material (regardless of whether it is tobacco, marijuana, or any other plant) is bad for the body. Just think about it. Who would intentionally start something burning and inhale the stuff over and over and over?

Question 6

hi, is it safe to smoke cannabis during root canal treatments? and does smoking cannabis make the procedures more painful?

Accepted Answer

THC use: It is not safe to use THC. I am not sure how you will use this during the root canal treatments as your mouth will be open.

Question 7

can i smoke/drink alcohol after part of filling/tooth falling out from a (maybe 6 year old) root canal tooth? blackish crater about half cm deep in middle of tooth (no blood or pain)?

Accepted Answer

: It is not contraindicated but you should see your dentist as soon as possible. Good luck.

Question 8

i smoke marijuana daily and i don't think i'll be able to stop for the duration of the dental work i need done, i may need extraction, root canal, fillings and a absence removal can i still smoke, what are the risk while smoking weed after dentistry?

Accepted Answer

: Smoking cannabis causes dry mouth leading to increased risk of tooth decay, tooth erosion. tooth sensitivity, gum disease, burning mouth, and difficulty in chewing , speaking and swallowing. More problems to worry about such as an weakened immune system, fungal infection and changes in the tissue of mouth leading to oral cancer. Is this enough to make you STOP? Spend your money on developing good

Question 9

how painful is a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Usually comfortable: Root canals are usually comfortable.  Your dentist will use a very strong anesthetic to prevent you from feeling most of the procedure.  If the tooth has an infection it can be a little uncomfortable when your dentist initially gets into the pulp chamber where the nerve lives.  The anesthetic today is much better than it was 20 years ago where most of the stories come from!  Best of luck!

Question 10

why do people need a root canal?

Accepted Answer

To treat ...: If the nerve tissue (nerve/blood vessels) within the tooth die, then the toxic products from their death drain through the tip of the root and cause an infection in the bone - leading to bone loss.  The root canal removes the dead tissues and seals the canal within the tooth/root to protect the bone.

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I have completed my third sitting of root canal before 4-5 days. so can i smoke weed now before crowning?

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Needing expert help. i have root canal done 50hour ago. can i smoke or it will lead to an tooth infection?

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Hii sir. i have done with two sitting of root canal and my doctor have put a permanent filling .can i smoke little weed before i get my permanent cap?

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Hi, is it safe to smoke cannabis during root canal treatments? and does smoking cannabis make the procedures more painful?

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Can i smoke/drink alcohol after part of filling/tooth falling out from a (maybe 6 year old) root canal tooth? blackish crater about half cm deep in middle of tooth (no blood or pain)?

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I smoke marijuana daily and i don't think i'll be able to stop for the duration of the dental work i need done, i may need extraction, root canal, fillings and a absence removal can i still smoke, what are the risk while smoking weed after dentistry?

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How painful is a root canal?

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