Brushing Teeth Burn After Smoking?

[Salvaje]

I find if tobacco is harsh, or a little harsh and edgy, it can sting when I brush my teeth. The worst offenders are over-flavored aromatic blends. The worst case was a holiday blend years ago with a bunch of holiday spices like cinnamon that burnt like the devil and again when I brushed my teeth, and worst when I brushed my teeth with peppermint flavor toothpaste or the like.

Most of this all but disappeared when I went to non-aromatics, even full strength blends. I think it is the flavorings burning that give the worst burn.

The usual advice applies. Dry the tobacco somewhat. Don't pack too tight. Don't puff, sip. And smoke unflavored or lightly flavored blends.

Great reminder to keep in mind. Thanks.

 

[Salvaje]

I started using Arm and Hammer toothpaste that has baking soda in it. Never seem to have a problem.

I tried to baking soda and water as a mouthwash before brushing and it works great. Aros are definitely giving the burn with regular toothpaste.

 

[yanoJL]

It is recommended to wait a minimum of 30 minutes after smoking before you brush your teeth. This is to save the enamel on your teeth.

Source?

 

[Val]

Source?

My friend is the head of dentistry at nyu’s dental school.

 

[Sinzalot]

I always brush my teeth after smoking my pipes and I do experience a toothpaste 'burning' during the process.
I've never really given it much thought, I mean I've just been holding hot smoke and steam in my mouth over the course of an hour so I would expect some fireworks during a cleaning with an abrasive minty paste.
Perique is positively mild compared to what I experience when performing a post smoke Aquafresh retrohale

 

[Salvaje]

I always brush my teeth after smoking my pipes and I do experience a toothpaste 'burning' during the process.
I've never really given it much thought, I mean I've just been holding hot smoke and steam in my mouth over the course of an hour so I would expect some fireworks during a cleaning with an abrasive minty paste.
Perique is positively mild compared to what I experience when performing a post smoke Aquafresh retrohale

I’ve been using a pinch of baking soda and warm water to rinse before I brush and it’s made a huge difference. Highly recommend it. It balances out the Ph in your mouth before the minty toothpaste burn.

 

[Egg Shen]

You can also create a simple mixture of baking soda and salt. I prefer sea salt as it’s not been stripped of all its mineral content. So that could possibly be good for the enamel. I might brush with this 1x a day. Plus I like that it leaves your mouth tasting neutral (okay a tad salty) so it won’t ruin the taste of your next pipe like toothpaste would. I also opt for the natural toothpaste. So far so good. And my dentist complimented how clean my teeth looked and said she might have to mix up her own batch of baking soda and salt.

 

[Salvaje]

You can also create a simple mixture of baking soda and salt. I prefer sea salt as it’s not been stripped of all its mineral content. So that could possibly be good for the enamel. I might brush with this 1x a day. Plus I like that it leaves your mouth tasting neutral (okay a tad salty) so it won’t ruin the taste of your next pipe like toothpaste would. I also opt for the natural toothpaste. So far so good. And my dentist complimented how clean my teeth looked and said she might have to mix up her own batch of baking soda and salt.

Hells yeah! 1 out of 1 dental friends recommend it. Lol

 

[Arthur Frayn]

When going to get my teeth cleaned, the 18 year old hygienist gently chided me for smoking pipe. I'm fairly certain that I didnt roll my eyes when she suggested that I brush after every "smoking session". That stuck me at the time as wholly impractical. The other thing is that tongue bite seems to have stopped for my a couple of years ago. I'm Hopeful that it will not return.

 

[Bushido]

Interesting

 

[kcghost]

I have this problem maybe a fourth of the time. Not bad enough to take any corrective measures but good to know if it gets worse.

 

[Salvaje]

When going to get my teeth cleaned, the 18 year old hygienist gently chided me for smoking pipe. I'm fairly certain that I didnt roll my eyes when she suggested that I brush after every "smoking session". That stuck me at the time as wholly impractical. The other thing is that tongue bite seems to have stopped for my a couple of years ago. I'm Hopeful that it will not return.

I’m a 2x a day brusher. Baking soda is added and it helps reduce burn and helps whiten.