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Should I Take Cannabis For The Pain Caused Due To Removal Of Nerve From One Of The Tooth?

Hi, i got my nerve removed from one of my tooth, and it got infected. All my face was swelling bad, until it start draining thru my upper gum. Now the strong pressure is gone, but i have some pain. Besides the antibiotics, i was formulated to take some pain killers, the problem is that i had a surgery in the past for a perforation on a duodenal ulcer, after that, i am very picky when taking medications. I think i have enough with the antibiotics, and for pain i rather vape some cannabis, i wont smoke it, i know smoke will be a dumb action to do. But my question is, will the vape make my infection worst? I know for a fact, that it will help me alot with the pain, i rather take cannabis for the pain than more pills. What do you think?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Hello,

Cannabis can delay wound healing post extraction.

I would suggest you to take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics prescribed.

Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.

Irrigate the socket with betadine and cleanse with ZOE PACK.

Maintain oral hygiene well.

Avoid smoking.

Intake of spicy foods has to be limited.

Please do visit a dentist if symptoms persists.

Take care.
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Should I Take Cannabis For The Pain Caused Due To Removal Of Nerve From One Of The Tooth?

Hello, Cannabis can delay wound healing post extraction. I would suggest you to take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics prescribed. Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline. Irrigate the socket with betadine and cleanse with ZOE PACK. Maintain oral hygiene well. Avoid smoking. Intake of spicy foods has to be limited. Please do visit a dentist if symptoms persists. Take care.