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Home Health Query Dentist I've just had a root canal done and my doctor gave...

Male
29 Years
23/01/2025

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I've just had a root canal done and my doctor gave me Enzoflam for the pain. But today I ended up smoking three cigarettes and now the pain's back. I'm thinking about taking the medicine, but I'm worried there might be some kind of bad reaction. Is it safe for me to take it after smoking, or should I be concerned?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

-It's best to avoid smoking while healing from a root canal, as it can irritate the area and potentially worsen the pain. Enzoflam should be safe, but it's important to follow the doctor's advice and avoid smoking to ensure proper healing. If the pain per

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