Why does smoking tobacco alleviate the pain from my root canal?

Question

Why does smoking tobacco alleviate the pain from my root canal?

Answer 1

if ur putting it directly on it it works like a numbing agent...it works for stings too (bee,wasp etc) Make sure to irrigate the gum area after use...don't want an infection there

Answer 2

Smoking caused vaso-constriction-------drinking coffee might help as well.

Answer 3

Also, nicotine causes your body to release endorphins and enkephalins, which are natural pain killers.