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Could Soreness In Teeth Be Due To Snorting Cocaine?

My front 2 teeth are kinda sore after snorting cocaine is this because the drug is slowly with gravity help going from my nose to my teeth( it is the closest nerve ending right?) but I always blow or clean out my nose after snorting I ve only used it about a dozen times in the past two months
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

As per your complain cocaine does not have a direct effect on the teeth but can affect indirectly as cocaine users have a tendency to grind their teeth which can lead to erosion of the enamel layer and can lead to sensitivity and soreness..
It also leads to inflammation in nasal lining as well as sinuses land that can lead to sensitivity and soreness extending to gums and teeth..
You should avoid the intake of cocaine and use a desensitizing toothpaste for relief..
Do nasal douching and use saline drops..
In case if there is still no relief consult an oral physician and get evaluated and if required x rays of offending teeth can be taken to rule out the cause..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Could Soreness In Teeth Be Due To Snorting Cocaine?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complain cocaine does not have a direct effect on the teeth but can affect indirectly as cocaine users have a tendency to grind their teeth which can lead to erosion of the enamel layer and can lead to sensitivity and soreness.. It also leads to inflammation in nasal lining as well as sinuses land that can lead to sensitivity and soreness extending to gums and teeth.. You should avoid the intake of cocaine and use a desensitizing toothpaste for relief.. Do nasal douching and use saline drops.. In case if there is still no relief consult an oral physician and get evaluated and if required x rays of offending teeth can be taken to rule out the cause.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..