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I have two serious cuts on the top of my tongue. i cant eat anything but yogurt and even then it still burns a lot. my doctor gave me some treatments. what i want to know is: can i smoke weed with out it being harmful to my wounds?

Q: i have two serious cuts on the top of my tongue. i cant eat anything but yogurt and even then it still burns a lot. my doctor gave me some treatments. what i want to know is: can i smoke weed with out it being harmful to my wounds?

: Harsh chemicals in weed slow down wound healing .Possible infection can result. Smoking weed can cause dry mouth leukoplakia and gum disease, bad for your oral health.

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Harsh chemicals in weed slow down wound healing .Possible infection can result. Smoking weed can cause dry mouth leukoplakia and gum disease, bad for your oral health.

Answered 7/11/2023

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A member asked:

I have two serious cuts on the top of my tongue. i cant eat anything but yogurt and even then it still burns a lot. my doctor gave me some treatments. what i want to know is: can i smoke weed with out it being harmful to my wounds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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