Tongue Bite from Snuff? And, Can It be Dangerous?

[DeaconPiper]

Title edited for caps. and moved from Pipe Questions to General.

Good evening, gentlemen - -

Since October, I've gotten into the wonderful hobby of snuff. My experiences have been very, very positive. So many 'journeys' to explore with the various recipes. However, I seem to suffer tongue bite?

Although I do pipe (less now that I've picked up snuff) the bite isn't from heat. I'm guessing it's chemical tongue bite due to nasal drip. Any ideas on how to avoid?

Additionally, does tongue bite lead to any serious health risks/concerns?

Thanks!

 

[JackOrion]

I’m going to say if you’re concerned about health risks, smoking a pipe is probably not the best way to spend your time. It’s definitely a gamble.
It should be noted though that Einstein when told by his doctor to put down the pipe continued to cold smoke it.
There can’t be any harm other than the bank account to collecting and looking at pipes. Just don’t go near the leafy stuff, unless…… everyone knows the rest of it

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Good evening, gentlemen - -

Since October, I've gotten into the wonderful hobby of snuff. My experiences have been very, very positive. So many 'journeys' to explore with the various recipes. However, I seem to suffer tongue bite?

Although I do pipe (less now that I've picked up snuff) the bite isn't from heat. I'm guessing it's chemical tongue bite due to nasal drip. Any ideas on how to avoid?

Additionally, does tongue bite lead to any serious health risks/concerns?

Thanks!

As quite a many in Sweden&Finland I also use swedish snuss on occasion.when I unable to smoke my pipes,but never have I encountered any bite from the use of snuss, It is pipe smoking which may lead to occasional tongue bite,and which is not to worry about. Although I'm not a physician. Take a break for the few days and try a new, if this tongue bite repeats, you may consider dropping all these so called hobbies which per se they are not,

 

[sardonicus87]

I've never heard of tongue bite from nasal snuff. And I'm by no means an expert snuffer, but you shouldn't have it sucked in so deep that the tobacco ends up in any post nasal drip, so I don't see how it possibly even could bite your tongue.

 

[andrew]

What kind of snuff are you using? Maybe it's a reaction to a scent

 

[kcghost]

Never heard of such a thing.

 

[olkofri]

Try modifiying your concoctions. You need to find which component is causing it.

 

[jaingorenard]

As others have said, never known anyone get tongue bite from snuff. Might be an allergic reaction, worth narrowing down which snuff is doing it.

But as always, when in doubt, talk to a doctor.

 

[King Bulldog]

Not sure about the snuff but tongue bite is a chemical burn and can lead to poor oral health. Remember to brush your teeth, floss, and rinse. If you get tongue bite, stop smoking for a day or two.

 

[DeaconPiper]

What kind of snuff are you using? Maybe it's a reaction to a scent

It's quite possible I'm overdoing it. I have a variety of snuffs, but I wonder if it's the menthol ones. I've been taking a lot of menthol snuffs lately, throughout the day.

 

[DeaconPiper]

I've never heard of tongue bite from nasal snuff. And I'm by no means an expert snuffer, but you shouldn't have it sucked in so deep that the tobacco ends up in any post nasal drip, so I don't see how it possibly even could bite your tongue.

I'll snuff and occasionally find it on my tongue.

 

[OzPiper]

Additionally, does tongue bite lead to any serious health risks/concerns?

Thanks!

ALL tobacco use comes with inherent risks
As responsible adults, WE should decide on our individual risk- benefit criteria. And act accordingly

It’s disingenuous posing this question on the Forums

 

[DeaconPiper]

ALL tobacco use comes with inherent risks
As responsible adults, WE should decide on our individual risk- benefit criteria. And act accordingly

It’s disingenuous posing this question on the Forums

Forgive me, I'm just asking out of ignorance. I understand that tobacco carries risks, and I'm perfectly okay with it. What I'm asking is whether tongue bite itself, over time, contributes to anything serious.

 

[warren]

Any ideas on how to avoid?

Easy, refrain from the products which cause you discomfort. Seems obvious enough. Any physical problem you subject your body to might result in serious, long lasting problems. Seems obvious enough. Listen to your body! Or, just suffer the consequences, quietly, of your choices.

 

[OzPiper]

Forgive me, I'm just asking out of ignorance. I understand that tobacco carries risks, and I'm perfectly okay with it. What I'm asking is whether tongue bite itself, over time, contributes to anything serious.

If you get tongue bite, your tongue is responding to a noxious stimulus or substance.
If it is just occasional, it is probably imconsequential
It is different it it is ongoing, on a frequent basis

Problems may not surface in the short term, but may take years or decades to become apparent.

 

[Coreios]

Most long term irritation can cause cancer to trigger. That's why alcoholics are at higher risk for esophageal cancer, cigarettes lung cancer, and snuff mouth cancer. Pipers mouth is also a thing. Constant tongue bite and mouth irritation leads to white stripes on the sides of the inside of the cheeks. Again.....Higher risk for cancer. So to answer your question yes you're at higher risk. To avoid it I'd say quit doing it is the only way.

 

[jaingorenard]

I'll snuff and occasionally find it on my tongue.

How hard are you taking it up your nose? You only need to gently sniff it to have it line the inside of the nostril. I have never found snuff on my tongue...

 

[andrew]

It's quite possible I'm overdoing it. I have a variety of snuffs, but I wonder if it's the menthol ones. I've been taking a lot of menthol snuffs lately, throughout the day.

Could be a reaction to menthol. I use menthol very sparingly as my nose plugs up after taking it. It's a common thing with a lot of people and menthol snuff. I'd maybe give it a break Oe try not using menthol see if that helps.

 

[ThermionicScott]

Time out! We're talking about nasal snuff, and not chew/dip/snus, right?

I'm trying to figure out how it could be getting into your mouth, only thing I can possibly conceive of is that you're snorting way too hard. With fine, dry snuffs you should act like you're just smelling it. Like a flower or glass of wine or something. You can always sniff it back further once it's in your nose. It's the coarse and/or moister snuffs that should take any effort to pull it off your hand, and even then, I will start off easy and try again if I was less than successful.

 

[DeaconPiper]

Time out! We're talking about nasal snuff, and not chew/dip/snus, right?

I'm trying to figure out how it could be getting into your mouth, only thing I can possibly conceive of is that you're snorting way too hard. With fine, dry snuffs you should act like you're just smelling it. Like a flower or glass of wine or something. You can always sniff it back further once it's in your nose. It's the coarse and/or moister snuffs that should take any effort to pull it off your hand, and even then, I will start off easy and try again if I was less than successful.

Yes, nasal snuff. Maybe you're right - - snorting too hard, too much. Or, too much menthol.