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Hi:Normally smoking is not a problem after a root canal and crown preparation. Smoking interferes with healing after extraction or gum surgery.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Tommy, thank you for your question. I am sure you know that smoking is not good for you in general, but there is no contraindication for smoking after a root canal therapy.
It sounds like the access to the root canal has been sealed so smoking should not interfere directly with the root canal treatment.
Cigarette smoking should have no affect on a finished root canal. It will potentially be a problem on the soft tissues in your mouth.
Smoking should not effect your tooth significantly. If you have any concerns discuss them with your dentist but I think you will be fine. Good luck.
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