Wisdom Teeth and Snus

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  • KentuckySnusser
    Member
    • May 2007
    • 109

    Wisdom Teeth and Snus

    Well, friends, I have a date with destiny on March 21st, at which time I will have 4 impacted wisdom teeth extracted. Fortunately, they're putting me under for this one. Unfortunately, I may not be able to use my snus for quite some time. I'd say I'm dreading that as much if not more than the procedure and recovery themselves.

    Has anyone here had their wisdom teeth extracted while being a frequent snus user? How long did the surgeon recommend you refrain from usage before recommencing?

    I ask that last question in case my doctor is not familiar with snus and the relative absence of saliva generated in comparison with other forms of oral tobacco.

    How did you cope? Nicotine patches? Did you freeze your opened supply until you recovered?

    Looking for a little help via experience on this one. Thanks!
  • Zero
    Member
    • May 2006
    • 1522

    #2
    Who said you can't snus? I wouldn't think there would be a problem. I'd stick to portions just to keep bits of tobacco out of the healing wounds, of course, but the salt would, if nothing else, do a bit to help keep the wound clean, I would think. It's not like you're sticking portions way at the back of your mouth, either. I was eating nacho chips (carefully!) the day after having my bottom two wisdom teeth pulled. I'm sure a fat lip won't hurt.

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    • chainsnuser
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2007
      • 1388

      #3
      My dentist always says that I shouldn't eat for two hours, so I also don't snus for two hours. After that it shouldn't be a problem at all. Prepare to get some more salivation cause of the wounded gums till the next day.

      Cheers!

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      • STORM6490MT
        Member
        • Mar 2008
        • 138

        #4
        just use portions for a few days. have fun!

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