Might Have To Lay Off The Briar For A Bit

[uberam3rica]

About a day or two ago I got a painful sore on my gum line. My dad thinks it may be what he calls a "smoke sore". It also could be an abscess. Either way he said to lay off the pipe for a bit. As much as I don't want to, I'm doing what he says. Smoking isn't very pleasant with this sore.

 

[marmal4de]

That's so lame, hope it heals up for the 20th!

 

[smokenscotch]

That's too bad. I'm not a Doctor but try flushing it out with Scotch or Whiskey, perhaps this will heal it?

 

[marmal4de]

Relevant username smokenscotch!

 

[uberam3rica]

That's so lame, hope it heals up for the 20th

I do too. If it doesn't then I'll smoke anyway, just not as much. The tobacco still tastes good, it just hurts the sore.

I'm not a Doctor but try flushing it out with Scotch or Whiskey

Thats a good idea, except for the fact that I'm not old enough to drink

 

[spartan]

Is the sore the aftermath of smoking too much or too hot and the steam hitting one spot of your mouth all the time and causing the sore/cooked flesh?
Anyone else ever get these?

 

[uberam3rica]

I've been smoking a lot of aromatics lately,l which is a deviation from my usual bowl of english or balkan

 

[tokerpipes]

It could be an alergic reaction.

 

[uberam3rica]

Its on the outside of my gum, in the back of my mouth

 

[mluyckx]

One word: Biotene

 

[jchaplick]

Second the biotene idea, it works very well

 

[uberam3rica]

That is how a abscess works uber, on the outside of gum beneath the tooth. I have had a few of them, they are no fun!! It is infection, have it looked at

I plan to. I have a dentist appointment next Wednesday for something unrelated. I don't know if I should wait that long, but I doubt I can get in sooner

 

[hobie1dog]

Be sure to get a picture of the cute little dental assistant while you're there.

 

[uberam3rica]

Be sure to get a picture of the cute little dental assistant while you're there

There aren't any at my dentist

 

[wildcat]

I'm sure it will all end well. Good luck at the dentist!

 

[schmitzbitz]

Definitely get it checked out ASAP, if it turns out to be nothing, awesome; but if it is an absess or infection, it's not going to get (or feel) better (or cheaper) by leaving it alone.

Be sure to get a picture of the cute little dental assistant while you're there.

A nice change from the usual request of photos of the topic at hand. I applaud your restraint in not asking for pics of Uber's gum infection, as I am enjoying my lunch while I read this thread. :wink:

There aren't any at my dentist

Now that, my friend, is a good reason to change dentists...assuming you have a choice in the matter (knowing you're in a small town and all).

 

[brewshooter]

Could just be a cold sore or something simple.

 

[revs]

Uber, here is a temporary help. 1/8 teaspoon non-iodized salt in 8 oz. warm water. Rinse with it several times a day. If you can hold it in your mouth for a few minutes, even better. This is a tip from several piercers for oral piercings. Non-iodized salt is usually sea salt or kosher salt. The salt water will draw out some of the infection . Will also help heal after the dentist visit.
Just my $.02 as a body modification forum mod. I have had a lot of people with oral piercings getting infected and this simple trick helps a lot. Also good for regular piercings. Just apply with a cotton ball.

 

[matchstickman]

I had something weird like this happen when I tried to rehydrate some baccy with regular tap water long ago and far away. Only lasted about 5 days and then it was gone. I doubt this is what happened to you but if youre going to get it checked out, good for you.

 

[uberam3rica]

I am going to have them look at it Wednesday. I know its a week away, but I have an appoint anyways. Who knows, maybe it could clear up before then