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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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melaniemic 02/04/2015

I have not had a cigarette in over a month now, woohoo, milestone for me. I feel many advantages of not smoking but....... my gums and teeth are still tender and sore. My gums don't bleed as much as last week but my teeth are sore too. My tongue doesn't have that white coating anymore either. I am hoping this will pass soon. Have other experienced this, too?

I really dread going to the dentist, I would rather be in labor again... My teeth are so much whiter and that awful brown stain on the bottom front is almost gone.

I have been excited about the benefits and have been brushing more than I ever did before, maybe that;s a factor too????

any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

ann54040 02/04/2015

Are you a hare brusher???? I definitely would go to a dentist..... You never know whats going on. White hairy feeling tongue could be thrush. Go see a dentist. Infections could occur at any time smoking or not. Go and good luck.

MsBlank1 02/04/2015

I'm wondering if you are grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw. This can cause a ton of pain (I begged my dentist to all my teeth years ago). If your teeth were sensitive, I'd suspect they were sensitive from excessive brushing. Either way, make an appointment with your dentist to be sure.
Congrats on your quit....keep it up :)
There are tons of benefits to quitting....healthier, whiter teeth and fresh breath ranks right up there IMO.

ann54040 02/04/2015

OOPPSS!!! that sould read Hard brusher. Not hare.

gracenme 02/05/2015

i am not too sure that is smoking related. i would go to the dentist

grannie 02/05/2015

Yep see your Dentist.

joemm 02/05/2015

Good job on not smoking though

MayberryDeb 02/05/2015

Huge congrats Melanie on your 1st month cigarette free. That is a major accomplishment to be proud of. I have been on this site for over 6 years and have never heard of this. I agree with everyone else. Go see the dentist. It is probably nothing major but get it checked out.

jancam 02/06/2015

My whole dang mouth was sore for a couple of months..
I was CONSTANTLY chewing somethin'...
Usually straws...
Congrats on your month.
You going to the dentist?

Misssy2 02/06/2015

Congratulations on a month...HUGE accomplishment.

Only the dentist can help you unfortunately :(

jazzkeys 02/07/2015

Congratulations on you 1 month, yes go see the dentist, try Sensodyne and a soft tooth brush but still see the dentist.

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