Cigar Smokers' Dental Guide: Tips from a Dentist

Discover the secrets to savoring cigars without compromising your smile! Join Dr. Fialkoff and me in this illuminating interview as we delve into the art of maintaining dental health while enjoying the pleasures of cigar smoking. Learn the essential tips and insights on how to care for your teeth and gums as a cigar enthusiast, ensuring a harmonious balance between your love for cigars and your dental well-being. Don't miss this conversation that promises to keep your smile as vibrant as your passion for cigars!
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[@SteenPedersen]

Very informative. Dr. Shalom Fialkoff seems like a very nice and understandable dentist, without any judgement. My dentist knows about my cigar smoking. BTW, I loved joke in the beginning - lightning up a cigar and the Dunbarton :D

[@mikeg6666]

Classic 🤣

[@ChairmanPaulieD]

I love Dunbarton cigars 💪🏽

[@LocalLeisure]

🔥🔥🔥❤

[@DrBondpr007]

Thumbs up from another dentist and cigar smoker myself! Thanks for bringing awareness to the general population. We're adults and it's good to have all the information to make informed decisions. Please send some Sin Compromiso my way DT&T

[@PureTexan]

This Dentist mentions fluoride toothpaste…I recommend a video of Dr Nathan Bryan and he discusses how fluoride in our toothpaste and tap water can destroy us. The video is about Nitric Oxide, how our bodies produce it(through the mouth), how fluoride kills all bacteria in the mouth and prevents the production of nitric oxide, and later in life you may have a greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases

[@Tierneycristian]

Cigarettes and alcohol addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@DarlingtonFrancis]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@nicholda436]

Ive done shrooms last month in my house. It taught me how severely traumatized I was from alcohol. I healed from many mental traumas from my past and was able to forgive, let go. Shrooms to me is a remedy not a vice. I even felt more refreshed the morning after. So no hangovers. No depression mood for days. No anxiety.I now have a more calm mind

[@RobertaSandra-no3dy]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on Instgram

[@laurj09]

I would like to know from those who have solved PTSD and anxiety, if they have solved it definitively and how to understand what quantity of psilocybin to take and when, for how long. And can you really heal without having an addiction? Thanks to everyone for helping me understand, I want to understand if it's something that can help me solve the problem (I have c-ptsd)

[@Marylongor]

From my experience it really works excellently! It doesnt even need to be a full hit. With potent shrooms 2-3 small ones will still make a clear difference. It will be a few hour cost rumbling moment around rest time, but afterwards its just calm and you feel amazing and gain your freedom. Psilocybin is different dudes, its the only "treatment" I would recommend to someone who genuinely wants to get better. There is no addiction, withdrawal, or negative side effects. It's just pure healing., far more effective than any anti-depressant. You can thank me later

[@coolGrap199]

" 9 out of 10 dentist recommend... " 😂 loved that

[@CigarsDaily]

I hope Saka thought it was funny too. I didn't ask him before I did that. lol.

[@mikeg6666]

​@@CigarsDailyI'm sure he'll appreciate the free promo 😄

[@funkmon]

​@@CigarsDailyI thought it was really funny that you picked Dunbarton. It's the perfect name for a gag.

[@CigarsDaily]

Thankfully Steve thought it was funny.

[@Whoshotmyrifle]

I burst out laughing

[@prodoommania4157]

Tim, so much respect to you for creating a video that could potentially deter some from smoking yet is factual and knowledgeable. Shows that you have a lot of consideration for the community. Thank you.

[@CigarsDaily]

Thanks man. I know I’m personally always a little skeptical about content creators and their intentions behind things. But I’ve worked to keep my focus on creating content that’s helpful to cigar smokers, whether it’s helpful to my brand or not. I really like making videos like these. And I’m even more grateful for people like Dr Fialkoff who are willing to lend an educated insight.

[@stevegee7593]

It comes back to a saying my Gran would say. "A little of what you fancy does you good. Too much of a good thing is bad".

[@BarTalk-pod]

I LOVE that! 😂🙌

[@astang1072]

I personally think my cigar interests have helped my dental hygiene. I’m more mindful of brushing and cleaning now. I’m only a cigar or two a week type of guy. I’m willing to bet with good hygiene anyone can have one a week and it would never have a meaningful effect on their health.

[@mikeg6666]

Same as someone who drinks wine occasionally , I'm sure it's a very minimal effect!

[@jsolomon566]

Agreed

[@chazzle8434]

@@thathustlengrindlife218respect you for that. My dad never smoked in front of me either

[@rickyhawkins7407]

@@thathustlengrindlife218you sound just like me. I only smoke 1 or two a week. And it’s outside after the wife and dog have gone to bed. My girls are all grown. But when they were young I did it smoke in their presence.

[@ericsparks4288]

Since I started cigars in January, I have come completely off my heart/BP meds and my doc told me to keep up the good work 🤷‍♂️. So every day when I go to the lounge, I just tell the wife I’m headed to my daily therapy session. But I have wondered about the mouth stuff so thanks for the vid.

[@mikeg6666]

Enjoy your journey into the world of cigars , there's so many to choose from but you eventually find a handful that you'll keep in your humidor all the time.

[@mikeg6666]

Enjoy your journey into the world of cigars , there's so many to choose from. Eventually you will find a handful that you'll keep in your humidor all the time!✌️

[@dr.markevers8331]

Keep up the good work!

[@coocigar]

When it comes to health risk, It's smoker vs. nonsmoker here. I like how Tim was trying so hard to separate cigar and cigarette and the doctor was just like, cigar OR cigarette. 😆

[@jcec]

Wait a second... you trained in college to be a classical singer??? We def need a video of you singing some Opera or something, maybe for 250k subscribers?

[@BlazePascal22]

I'm a young guy (22). Been smoking cigars for about a year and absolutely love them. Health consequences in both my lungs and mouth have been in my mind and this video really helped clear up some concerns I had. While also giving clear preventative measures to help me feel confident in doing what I love with less risk. Thank you cigars daily for this!

[@scratchcratch]

Navigating the dental landscape as a cigar smoker has long been my teeth-gnashing conundrum. And while I have the utmost respect and loyalty for my dentist, I feel like Doctor Fialkoff drilled down into this smoky subject's nitty-gritty. A tip of the hat to Tim for sparking a conversation that many in the cigar-smoking community will find enlightening, if not game-changing.

[@stevesaka8191]

9 out of 10! He was a very good sport and his reaction was perfect - loved it. I often think too many in people in the medical profession are too judgemental which really discourages people from engaging more and following up on a more regular basis. We all know if we did x, y, and z that is the absolute best for our physical health, but other things improve our life experiences and often mental health. And well, we are human, we will never be perfect - so I really like it when a health care professional acknowledges that and gives us their best guidance, but without being holier than thou. ps: Cigar smokers should always ask for a Velscope scan annually - it is an early detection test that costs only about $60 and take just a few minutes to look for pre-cursors of oral cancer - oral cancer is extremely rare in handmade cigars smokers, but it is very treatable when detected early and this scan can show signs up to 2 years earlier than just the traditional visual assessment your dentist can do - so I recommend all add it to their dental care routine. Thank you Dr. Shalom Fialkoff for making this video with Tim!

[@baldpipesmoker1]

Never heard of a Velscope scan. I'll ask my dentist about it. Thanks for the advice!

[@rjoshm20]

So much like anything else in life, take care of yourself and moderation is key.

[@kevinhouck8979]

Classical singer?! Tim! That’s awesome.

[@CigarsDaily]

there was a time though when I could sing the pants off a nun. Not anymore. lol. So I guess you'll just have to take my word for it.

[@Atlantic738]

This was a great idea for video Tim, respect to you for being real and talking to a doctor about the potential issues some of us may or may not have known about and what to be mindful of when smoking cigars.

[@CigarsDaily]

Thanks man. It’s not everyday you meet a medical professional who is a clear and willing communicator. I’m literally sitting in the lobby of his office right now getting ready for the other half of my teeth scaling. Who knows who I’ll run into next for a great conversation like this one.

[@rogerreynolds5822]

This was so ground breaking and something that’s been on my mind for years! Thanks a bunch brother Tim!

[@CigarsDaily]

You are so welcome!

[@afgpielover]

I started smoking cigars just over 2 years ago at 21, and I've always had good dental health to where i never had braces. Because of poor habit and smoking, I noticed my gums were bleeding more and dont smoke often in the winter, but in the summer, it could be 0 - 3 times a week. Because of this amazing, very informative video, I think I will slow down and maybe eventually quit when I am older.

[@philipwiberg992]

The way that I see it its better to smoke less now (you should probably stop until gums has healed properly) and enjoy for a longer time in your life. Personally when I get really old, which I may or may not (never know) I will hopefully have lived such a good life that If I want to smoke 2/day I wont care about a tooth loss, this may happen anyway.

[@jwallaby7895]

You mention other poor habits. Wonder what those were? Diet and exercise, hygiene and avoiding processed foods and products in your daily life are VERY overlooked when it comes to health.

[@afgpielover]

@jwallaby7895 being lazy and not brushing twice a day. Ramadan sometimes I'll brush 3 times a day.

[@jd43tv56]

Hey man I've smoked a few cigars growing up, but just started really getting into it on my own, and some of your reviews were one of the first I was granted by the algorithm. Obvioulsy, you've got a knack for cigar reviews, and your reviews here are as good as any I've seen presented on any product, but your commitment to educating viewers on HEALTH in this space has gotten me to subscribe permanently. Really appreciate your work!

[@tysonboy1980]

Great job.We need to hear that kind of info. They tell me not to smoke, but that’s not going to happen. I brush, floss and water pic, that’s fine.

[@lordmarco]

I have been smoking 1 cigar every single day since 2019. So far my teeth are fine. I go to the dentist every 6 months and they have never mentioned any changes from me smoking 1 cigar daily compared to before I started smoking.

[@jlozano2014]

They just know saying something won't stop you lol

[@samvaz8002]

THIS is why I watch and listening to Cigars Daily. Tim hits on all the facets of cigar smoking. The good to the bad!!!

[@michaeldicerto6265]

I use a waterpick and I always do a pick, brush and rinse with moutwash after smoking a cigar. Thanks for this Tim!

[@taochi100]

I need to invest in a waterpick I've heard good things

[@michaeldicerto6265]

@@taochi100 I really love mine. They do a great job.

[@CNich90]

I experience the opposite of dry mouth when I smoke cigars. My saliva production goes through the roof which based on what the Dr said sounds like a positive thing. He was a sweet guy but still think more study needs to be done on cigars in isolation from cigarettes or alcohol.

[@MarkJohnson-xv3ir]

A very logical and factual solution to the problem, do it in moderation.

[@johnl.8616]

Oil pulling with coconut oil helps a lot.

[@noisetheorem]

Thank you for posting this! My wife and I were just discussing this. I’m a recent cigar smoker, and these questions have been on my mind.

[@user-rw4pb4wt6l]

Most dentists will deny any benefits, but oil pulling has been amazing for my mouth pre-cigar smoking. I haven’t tried it since I started smoking cigars about three weeks ago. It also whitens your teeth after you do it for a time.

[@dennisweedman4374]

Tim, I have been a fan and a customer for a long time. Thank you for doing this. This has been a concern for a while.

[@OG_HakunaMatata]

My gf is a dental assistant, certified through DANBI and so on and she told me about the risks of smoking. She also learned a lot from dentist. yetserday I smoke a cigar for the first in 7yrs and I brushed after I done and scrubbed my tongue. I see myself smoking maybe 4-5 cigars I a year. Also my teeth and gum are very healthy.

[@danw8012]

This shows to me you actually care about us subscribers at Cigars Daily. Fantastic stuff

[@eddiebarone8663]

“Whether you’re a cigar smoker or a normal person” 😂😂

[@michaeldicerto6265]

That was hilarious.

[@OBS-ip2hy]

What was the time stamp I completely missed that 😂

[@mattpetersen4620]

My kinda dentist. Well done on both ends.

[@canica1984]

Awesome that you have this up, as a dentist, who also is happy to smoke a cigar once in a while this is great! Good material for my patients as well!

[@ryani5103]

Scaling is a little uncomfortable but its good to know you"re all cleaned up when you're done. If you stay on schedule with your cleanings it shouldn't be a problem in the future. I'm in my 40s and noticed a good case of dry mouth the night after smoking so I'll give that Smart Mouth a try.

[@MarisAleTix]

Tongue scrapper is on point! Has helped allot for me

[@untilwemeetagain_]

Super helpful. Thanks to Dr. Shalom for doing this.

[@bargainbru2456]

I love the humor Tim 😂😂😂

[@davidpatterson5617]

Helpful video. Thanks for letting us hear from your dentist.

[@CigarsDaily]

absolutely man. He's a good guy, and he shared a few things in this vide that I didn't really know either. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@daneascott9645]

I have a feeling the reason cigars dry the mouth out is a similar reason why some full leaf teas do. I'm an avid tea drinker and consuming traditional Chinese teas can do the same because first flush and aged teas contain more tannins in them. It's the tannins that both dry the mouth and stain the teeth as a result of the mouth not having enough saliva. Some tea aficionados will tell you to have a honey stick or small sweet treat after having tannin heavy varieties of tea because the sugars stimulate the mouth into making more saliva. Brushing after is still necessary but is important to get that saliva back in normal range. I've been researching cigars of late because my future husband smokes them and my family is opposed. But all the research I've gathered is quickly telling me the chewing tobacco my family uses is far more hazardous than my fiancé smoking a cigar once a week is 😅

[@what.if.youre.wrong...]

The photo for this video is hilarious!

[@CigarsDaily]

I was impressed that he let me get the whole name, "Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust" out of my mouth before shutting me down. lol

[@briancauler8620]

See this is wha5 makes you so special you give your followers all valuable information sone excited to hear some hard to hear but you don't shy away unbiased . You are amaz8ng simply amazing

[@antmaffia]

Fair and balanced. Information is key to making a good decision.

[@Tabby_Man_3]

Went to the dentist yesterday as well! Enjoyed a Foundation Wise Man Maduro a few hours later 😁

[@javieriglesias6556]

Kudos Tim and Dr Shalom! Whether you smoke or not, its so improtnat to be informed on dental hygiene.

[@bencrust4516]

Steve is gonna love this one Tim 😂😂

[@coalhair99]

I’ve been having gum issues so i cut back to 2 cigars daily, very good vid as i still have issues with headaches & gum pockets. I can’t imagine having to give up cigars but i may have to cut down even more. Thanks Tim!

[@Oldcarnut63]

AHHH maybe you should stop eating sugar and carbs that will fix gum issues.

[@coalhair99]

@@Oldcarnut63 already did, went back to keto 2 wks ago. That helps BP & heart rate if i have a stronger cigar, which i tens to stay away from.

[@CigarsDaily]

Glad it helped man!

[@FNGPREPPER]

@@Oldcarnut63 💯 I chose cigars over sodas. I actually brush and floss more than most. 3 times a day

[@Posterharpua]

2 a day? holy shit...I'm at 6 cigars a year and I was worried. maybeI shouldn't worry after all.

[@ronstochler]

Fascinating video, great idea for a cigar expert. A wonderful and considerate perspective to your viewers. Loved it, fantastic!!!

[@strifez28]

Isn’t flouride considered a neurotoxin?

[@user-fl9wk2xm7l]

Yes

[@evh3811]

I think that you should look into hydroxyapatite vs fluoride. Both will help you mouth but fluoride will prevent mineral absorption in your body smoker or not. Also chew on 1-2 cloves to combat bad bacteria and help with vasodilation

[@MemelordSupreme]

Yes! nano-hydroxyapatite is way better for our teeth. It really bothers me when docs just default to fluoride. There's better things out there for us!

[@jamesf931]

Nice job. I picked up cigar smoking back in 2018, 2-3 cigars a week. Dental hygiene has been my concern. I pretty much do everything suggested, but I appreciate the professional confirmation.

[@ckam7143]

This is what you can find anywhere in the cigar community. I’ve been wanting to ask if anyone else has white rough spots growing on their gums. I floss and brush twice when I smoke.

[@zaytensley389]

Cold pressed coconut oil and or Guru nanda mouth mash helps with staining and fighting off bacteria/ infections 👍🏾

[@mrsono82]

How long should you wait till you can smoke a cigar after dental visit? For Cleaning Cavity Crown Implant root canal Thanks

[@CigarsDaily]

Great question. I waited exactly 10 minutes after my cleaning before lighting up. lol. But nobody told me not to.

[@Quarrelstick]

I noticed Tim has returned from the dark side, back to Connecticuts in a lot of his vids lately after a long detour into the world of Maduro. Welcome back sir

[@CigarsDaily]

Trying to mix it up. I'm still jamming a lot of bold stuff, but I've noticed that if I start my day off with strong cigars, it can toast out my palate. So I'm starting smoother and working my way to bold in the afternoons more often. It also helps that there are a lot of banging Connecticut cigars coming out these days.

[@vernaracey1174]

After watching this I went to the humidor and picked a nice cigar and lit up.

[@tamiwoods6972]

Glad you did this video. I've had concerns for awhile and this answered those concerns. Thanks so much, Tim!

[@2ASHKENAZI]

Dr. Shalom, my favorite JEW. Thank you.

[@jlgow7748]

Tim is a Legend.

[@1johnnyguns1]

Really well done. You made an uncomfortable subject interesting. Great job

[@Hardstix]

What a hot start 😂😂😂. Love the information in the video!

[@mikel8185]

Shalom! Such a nice boy. Great video

[@ctheham1827]

Very informed. Thank you, Tim.

[@rickjimenez9014]

Another epic video, very informative. Your Dr was a great sport. Oh yea and Steve will love the box you advertised. Nice job Tim.

[@davidbull1354]

Great video and nice to see a different angle that is adressed that is very important for us as cigar smokers..great dentist tim very professional not judgmental at all and extremely knowledgeable..exactly what youd expect from years of training and schooling. Top fella. Ive got a dentist appointment next week and will be advising them of my habit and asking to check where they need to because of this video !

[@randc47]

I’ve been looking for a new dentist in Phoenix. Might check them out. Thanks Tim!

[@chriscrawford3809]

Man thank you so much for the info/video…….nothing but the facts!

[@all4senna]

Thank you for doing this Tim, very informative.

[@edsongwenhere]

Great topic. Thanks for sharing this. Very informative.

[@darrenbrown8594]

Great video. Thanks

[@regularguyfritz9450]

great info. i always thought about what long term affects smoking cigars would have on oral health.

[@peterdaley8575]

Not that it's a habit of fitness, but it helped me stop drinking alcohol, which has been waaaayy better for my health.

[@jonhunt1086]

A classical vocalist! I’m a classical cellist as another college pursuit- what was your favorite composer/song cycle to work on? I love Schubert’s Lieder and have really enjoyed some Strauss Operas from the pit.

[@tyjameson7404]

Epic educational information for cigar smokers 🙏🏽🙌🏾👍🏼❤️🌹🦷 thank you Tim!!

[@tyjameson7404]

Great interview Tim!! Thanks again!!🙏🏽🙌🏾

[@mikeg6666]

Haha you cracked me up with your dentist approves cigars!

[@ryancrowe2193]

My dentist smokes cigars 😊I’m pretty lucky as my primary doc is awesome too .

[@mikecunha2823]

Great content. Love this channel

[@Lalambz]

ngl i wanted to sound like frank sinatra and johnny cash. smoking a cigar got me to reach that “older” sound hahah!

[@angeldiaz4164]

This goin to be good. I just did came out the dentist. Definitely a moust do if ur a smoker asap!

[@MastinoNapoletano420]

Catching up on these videos and I recommend getting some Biotene mouthwash to combat dry mouth. I learned that from the pipe smoking community.

[@quickerthandrawing2822]

thanks for the info

[@brucesabatoni3410]

This video finally convinced me to invest in a water pock. Thanks!

[@page76metalcraft19]

All I needed to hear is that dentist to say make sure your toothpaste has fluoride to know I'm not listening to him LOL

[@cheers623]

Tim…I really want to talk with you!!! Somehow I didn’t know you were a classically trained vocalist!!! I’m a Juilliard Alumni brass player and we LOVE your channel and cigars!!! Gotta connect if possible!!!!

[@harryjohn333]

Thank you for this video, Tim.

[@Arrowheadbob]

Great video Tim. Thank you so much!

[@becksterch9903]

7:10 Yepp... thats me while watching the video 😂 Or any other time i am enjoying a cigar

[@ubraloadamiani]

Great one, we need more of those, our choices that might have some risks with it shouldn't mean that we should avoid getting educated about those risks, that's just being silly.

[@JuanTorres-cz1mi]

Tim thank you for this video. Now I have some questions when I go to the dentist.

[@HaggardBacon]

Somewhere, Steve Saka is chuckling

[@BuffaloNickel9]

Next Video, Tips & medical advice for the dentist on how to find his hairline with Bosley

[@alexanderharris632]

Can you dedicate a video to what you've learned about the effects that cigar smoking has on your singing ability, geared toward helping advise other singers? I looked through your channel history and wasn't able to find anything. Please point me in the right direction if I missed it!

[@carmeloramos3736]

Cigar content that matters and is a different video, great job Timmy teapots

[@aldemirbaldbeardiful8635]

Oh Tim that was classic 😂😂😂

[@wa_ge]

Commenting to help the algorithm

[@rishiramkissoon6976]

Great video, many providers just say to stop. Its good to hear objective discussion and how to care for oral cavity if you enjoy cigars

[@jamesgrabatin5520]

Great video!!

[@m.k.k.4931]

Thank you very much.

[@georgeatanasov6563]

Who else was mid sip when he said cigar smokers normally pair with scotch?

[@kappatvating]

Great video and really informative