“How long after the root canal procedure can I smoke?”

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“How long after the root canal procedure can I smoke?”

I will have a root canal procedure. How long after the root canal procedure can I smoke?

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**Dr. Paul Buxt** Dentist Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul Buxt Dentist Dallas, TX

I generally do not advise smoking.

**Dr. Cemil Yesilsoy** Endodontist | Endodontics Philadelphia, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Cemil Yesilsoy Endodontist | Endodontics Philadelphia, PA

Smoke should not effect root canal treatment directly.

**Dr. Michael Rotter** Dentist Falls Church, VA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Rotter Dentist Falls Church, VA

Smoking will not have any effect on your root canal procedure, but as you already know smoking is not good for you.

**Dr. Jayme Oliveira Filho** Dentist Chesapeake, VA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jayme Oliveira Filho Dentist Chesapeake, VA

Hello there. I would wait until the anesthesia goes away. Dr. O Doing what is right, it is always the right thing to do.