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A member asked:
How long am i suppose to wait to chew tobacco after getting teeth pulled and implants?
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Never: Chewing tobacco has been implicated in developing oral cancer.
Answered 5/12/2016
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SERIOUSLY?!?: How about forever? That would be a good start. In addition to the obvious cancer potential (ever read the little warning label on the side of the tin?), the chemicals in tobacco have been implicated in delayed wound healing. If you spent the money on implants, not to mention endured the post-operative healing period, why screw it up? That makes no sense.
Answered 4/5/2013
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