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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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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.
Answered 1/5/2019
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