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Is it okay to smoke a cigarette if my filling fell out, and is dentemp okay to use if i have to wait a few days for repair?
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No: No, it's never ok to smoke.
Answered 8/10/2022
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Sure/yes: smoking will have no effect on the filling that fell out and dentemp is perfectly ok to use if you are comfortable placing it. Simply brush, rinse and dry the area the best you can before you place it
Answered 12/9/2020
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