1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Does smoking weed cause tooth decay

Does smoking weed cause tooth decay

I am a 16-year-old boy and on my recent visit to the dentist’s, I discovered I had a decayed tooth. I was surprised because I brushed and flossed twice every day and this was a shocking thing to me. I want to know what the causes of tooth decay are and learn what wrong I had done in my oral hygiene routine.

236 Views v

Might b possible where there is caries u failed to brush there properly. So start rinse ur mouth after every meals. Brush in vertical pattern twice a day. And do warm saline rinses ...  Read More

I want to know about how to quot weed and how to handle withdrawl symptoms of smoking weed? Hope u could suggest something which helps?

1056 Views v

When you have decided to quit, surely you will get help. Consult a Counselling Psychologist and work consistently to achieve results. Don't give up half way through as there will be many withdrawal sy ...  Read More

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +182
Consult with a dentist
Online now

My tooth have decayed what should I do please tell in one solution please help me tooth have decayed

207 Views v

Hie dea..if ur teeth is decayed then consult your nearby dentist and go for a filling...so that caries will not extend... ...  Read More

Sir I am smoking weed for 3 years now I have flatulence and belching problem and now I smoke weed I feel unconscious and feel my blood move to fast in my abdominal region can u explain does it sign of colon cancer or something else

2448 Views v

This is not normal. You will require a proper consult . Please visit us at www.wgi.ooo/ Wikipedia Dr Vipulroy Rathod / read our google reviews on World Gastroenterology Institute. If you have any furt ...  Read More

Which food item and drinks containing sugar can cause tooth decay...Also I have tooth sensitivity problem... What should I do to reduce sensitivity??

192 Views v

Tooth decay is usually caused by prolong retention of any sticky food containing sugar, frequent intake of sugary food/drinks & not rinsing your mouth after eating. Do brush twice daily & avo ...  Read More

Excessive Tooth Decay and pain. Broken tooth. Uneven edges causing irritation and pain. Kindly suggest remedy

70 Views v

Two options : Removal of tooth that is extraction or Root Canal Treatment Treatment of choice depends upon the condition of you tooth. But as you wrote about it , I think extraction is preferabl ...  Read More

I am having tooth decay what should I do go for rct or wait for full tooth to be decayed. I have problem in 4 tooths.

242 Views v

These can be filled simply don't wait for do it canal..you can save your tooth from further damage.visit a dentist asap ...  Read More

I have had the addiction of Smoking Weed and seek spiritual highness due to some reasons , I think those reasons are not that relevant to continue any bad addiction , but with Weed I had a conception that I can be better both professionaly as well as personally, even I was suceeding, I have left smoking of any type , now it has been a month, but my

...

52 Views v

Seek treatment for hypertension. If you have an anxious brain, seeking treatment for it might take away the anxiety. Medical marijuana is a little too complex for a problem that could go away with sim ...  Read More

Can i smoke weed once a week if i have alcoholic fatty liver and mild fatty pancreas and sore throat?

394 Views v

Hello there Big NO from me. Leave all addiction if u want to live. U r just 20. Get life. Thank you ...  Read More

I smoke 1 weed joint every day and eats food and drinks water a lot.So how will smoking affect my healt.

2413 Views v

...  Read More

What is the connection between gum boils and tooth decay?

97 Views v

Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My son is 2years 8months old 3 oh his tooth got decayed as per doctor suggestion have taken thrice to hospital in order to get habituated for cleaning in order to fill the tooth but my son is not at all cooperating crying a lot unable to handle him doctor is telling that he should not move while cleaning even the tongue as well we are w

...

482 Views v

Yes these are primary teeth but they play crucial role also so it is important to maintain them.. I advise you to visit the pedodontist they are experts in handling kids.. And they may also suggest yo ...  Read More

Does a decayed tooth without any pain and symptoms can harm fetus ?? Just a decayed black tooth??pls suggest ..

55 Views v

. ...  Read More

I can see some dents on my teeth , I guess it's early stage tooth decay ....can it be reversed by rinsing salt lukewarm water or do I need to rinse it with fluoride rinse mouthwash to reverse and which mouthwash should I use which is affordable ?

62 Views v

Hello Can you please share the picture for diagnosis If it’s caries it cannot be reversed with lukewarm water Use chlorhexidine mouth wash ...  Read More

Hi, Last yr I got tooth decay in right side wisdom tooth..so taken that..TDY in left side side centre tooth is paining sensitive while drinking water too..wlook like decay..will all my teeth get decay..pls suggest..

117 Views v

Hello Get the treatment done for the affected teeth Maintain proper hygiene to prevent other teeth from getting decayed ...  Read More

My baby is 18 months old & his tooth decay started. Is it normal? How can we prevent this? Please advise.

124 Views v

Greetings it's not normal.do twice brushing ...  Read More

Hi Am 30 year old lady. Recently I have undergone extraction of teeth due to decay. One is left upper jaw and another is right lower jaw. The tooth beside the extracted tooth is looking like as attached in the pictures. My question is the black stain which comes from the adjacent extracted tooth is the decay of the existing tooth in the picture or

...

93 Views v

Hi, The upper tooth looks like a stain. The lower tooth could be a stain. Suggest you get a dental check for both teeth and get a full mouth cleaning. ...  Read More

Hi Am 30 years old. Yesterday I have gone to dentist for tooth decay. They told they will clean, fill and put cap on teeth. I said ok started the procedure. After cleaning the tooth my cheeks got swollen. Is swelling of cheek is common after the procedure and goes away?? How long does it takes to go?? or should I go to doctor again??

122 Views v

Swelling in cheeks after cleaning is not common. Better Visit your dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ...  Read More

Tooth decayed doctor suggested me for cleaning, filling and cap. Please suggest me very good cap which sustains longer, good for health.

61 Views v

Zirconia cap you can go for ...  Read More

Underwent c section 20days ago, breastfeeding a new born baby. One of my tooth decayed and pains a lot. Please suggest some external applicant on decayed tooth to ease out the pain as am breastfeeding mother i will undergo extraction of the decayed tooth later.

125 Views v

You can try colgate pain out gel.(For topical application, do not swallow). ...  Read More

Underwent c section 20days ago, breastfeeding a new born baby. One of my tooth decayed and pains a lot. Can I go for extraction of that teeth?? Do the medication affects the baby since breastfeeding??

40 Views v

Connect please ...  Read More

I underwent c section 20days ago, breastfeeding a new born baby. One of my tooth decayed and pains a lot. Can I go for extraction of that teeth?? Do the medication affects the baby since breastfeeding??

335 Views v

You can extract your tooth but only thing is avoid metronidazole medication as your on breastfeeds and there is no issues with amox and painkiller like aceclofenac with serotidpeptidase combinations. ...  Read More

I could find a tooth decay between my teeth while flossing. I have sensitivity when I use tooth pick between that teeth to remove any food particles.Do I need to get it I filled soon? will it get largen within a month or so since I'm traveling this month.

74 Views v

You have to go for a xray if it is deep root canal treatment needed ...  Read More

I Have Partially Tooth Decay Left 3rd Teeth In Scanning Report. From 2 Days I Have Normal Pain I Consulted Doctor And Doctor Suggested To Do Root Canal Can Some Please Go Through My Scanning Report And Suggest Me Could I Go For Root Canal Or Cement. Pls Need A Suggestion & And Your Opinions.

97 Views v

Hi ...yes you need a root canal treatment...though xray is not very clear but the tooth looks infected and has deep caries. ...  Read More

Hi, I am Supriya, 34 years old. I am 23 weeks pregnant. Recently one of my tooth which was partly broken chipped off a bit more and it has started to pain a lot. Not able to have food from that side due to pain. Can root canal be done at 23 weeks pregnancy? Is it safe to treat tooth decay?

301 Views v

Root canal treatment at 23 week of pregnancy is very much possible. Infact delaying it can lead to pain and swelling which can be more problematic in pregnancy. I am a root canal specialist and i have ...  Read More

Can you see area marked with arrow in picture , is this cavity or tooth decay. What is the treatment for it. When i tried to check using my nails it seems hollow from root.

95 Views v

Please consult dentist. U need to get cleaned and filled. ...  Read More

Please prescibed the medicine for pain relief. It is so severe. Tooth decay in upper side .only one tooth is black in color and severe pain. For emergency or temporarily prescibed the medicine.

90 Views v

The blackening of tooth is decay and should be treated for complete removal of pain...u should visit dental clinic, there an x ray will be done which will show the extent of decay on the tooth and acc ...  Read More

Dear All I am 12 weeks pregnant. And from yesterday I am having toothache., seems it's a tooth decay, which is causing pain. Can I go for filling or cleaning of tooth, can it be risky in pregnancy?

141 Views v

If there is pain, there are chances of deep decay. Tooth may require RCT. Filling and scaling can be done anytime. No harm. If its RCT then get it done in 2nd trimester, which you already are in. Get ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, my daughter has a tooth decay and from 4 days there is a pimple on the upper side of teeth. From today she is telling it's paining. Please suggest if this is any kind of infection. Also will dentist do the checkup or i should consult pediatrician. I have shared the photo for your reference. Thanks!!

70 Views v

This is an infection. The decay in the underlying tooth is causing the infection. You go to the dentist only and preferably a pedodontist. They can guide you well and provide right treatment as well. ...  Read More

My 4 years kid tooth are fully decayed. So he complains of teeth pain(sensitive) while having food. We showed near by pediatrician, he suggested anyhow at the age 7 fresh teeth will come don't worry. Please suggest for my kid tooth decayed, i have attached photo

132 Views v

Need to see by Pediatric dentist ...  Read More

Related Topics:

Does smoking cause tooth loss Does smoking weed stunt your growth Effects of smoking weed
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Talk to expert dentists

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Tooth decay

 123 Views
What is the meaning of tooth decay and how serious it is and what all precautions should be taken before ... Read More

Regarding tooth decay

 75 Views
I have decayed tooth. I consulted online via Practo. The doctor said the tooth is decayed and you might h ... Read More

Panic attack after smoking weed

 507 Views
I had massive panic attack tomorrow after smoking weed,my heart was paining and bp was high, not able to ... Read More

Tooth decay

 78 Views
My tooth is decaying rapidly I am suffering from brain tb and is on a medication dose please help me out ... Read More

Tooth decay

 192 Views
My dentist told me I have too many tooth decay since I went for my dental filling last year Oct, how can ... Read More