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Can I Smoke After Undergoing A Root Canal Treatment?

Hi, I had a root canal therapy procedure done on one of my back molars yesterday afternoon after a tooth abscess was found and now have a temporary filling on the tooth while I wait until monday to get the rest of the root canal completed. Is it alright for me to smoke a cigarette? I know smoking is bad which is why I have cut back over time from about half a pack a day to now about 2 or 3, but I am really craving one- is their major risk with this?
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

Smoking is as such harmful to your body.This can be the best time for you stop it.I would advice you to avoid it during and after the treatment.

Excess smoking do affect the healing procedures.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Dentist,  Dr. Uzma Rahaman's  Response
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

Smoking is as such harmful to your body.This can be the best time for you stop it.I would advice you to avoid it during and after the treatment.

Excess smoking do affect the healing procedures.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
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Can I Smoke After Undergoing A Root Canal Treatment?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. Smoking is as such harmful to your body.This can be the best time for you stop it.I would advice you to avoid it during and after the treatment. Excess smoking do affect the healing procedures. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.