{"id":156,"date":"2021-08-28T10:24:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T10:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2021-09-28T10:26:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T10:26:28","slug":"dangerous-smoking-and-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/28\/dangerous-smoking-and-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"I Smoke \u2013 Does That Rule Out Getting Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cigarette-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"man holding a burning cigarette\" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cigarette-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cigarette-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cigarette.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You have missing teeth that you want replaced. With all the buzz about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/implants.html\">dental implantation<\/a>, you\u2019re considering this as a possible route to rebuild your smile. There\u2019s one problem \u2013 you\u2019re a smoker. How does that affect your chances of qualifying for dental implants and having a successful outcome? Continue reading to learn about the relationship between smoking and dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral Health Hazards Associated with Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking fills your mouth with harmful toxins. One of the side effects is extreme mouth dryness, which can leave you susceptible to increased bacteria growth. Under natural circumstances, the mouth produces around two pints of saliva per day. It helps to flush debris from your mouth, and it contains certain properties that aid in controlling bacteria populations. With decreased saliva production, you\u2019re at a greater risk of experiencing the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Gum disease <\/strong>\u2013 The condition is brought on when bacteria are allowed to accumulate and settle beneath the gum line to cause infection and inflammation of the soft tissue. Poor gum health can cause an implant to fail.<\/li><li><strong>Gum recession <\/strong>\u2013 Untreated gum disease can lead to gum recession. As the tissue decreases in size, there is less support available for the implant. This can cause it to become unstable and eventually fail.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoking and Post-Surgery Healing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body has internal mechanisms that contribute to its healing and the fusion (called osseointegration) of the implant to the underlying jawbone. Successful fusion is necessary for the longevity of your implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, smoking can disrupt the natural recovery process. It can cause the blood clot that forms after surgery to dislodge, which can leave you open to a painful infection and slow down the fusion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Having an Upfront Conversation with Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the planning phase of the dental implant procedure, your dentist will perform a careful assessment. If you\u2019re still smoking, it will likely be evident based on the condition of your mouth. Once it\u2019s confirmed that you smoke, your dentist will advise against continuing to do so based on the potential harm it can cause. By having an open conversation, your dentist may be able to share resources for helping to manage your smoking habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking the time to address and hopefully eliminate the usage of tobacco, you can make improvements in your overall and oral health and move forward with having your smile rebuilt in the most reliable and effective manner possible \u2013 with dental implants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ramandeep Badhan earned his dental degree from the New York University School of Dentistry. An avid learner, he would later complete an extensive postgraduate implant course with Neodent Implant Company. Additionally, Dr. Badhan has completed a Fixed Prosthodontics Mentorship for full mouth rehabilitation cases. He uses his vast expertise to place dental implants at Cambria Smiles to help his patients experience joyous lives, and he can be reached for more information or to schedule a visit through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have missing teeth that you want replaced. With all the buzz about dental implantation, you\u2019re considering this as a possible route to rebuild your smile. There\u2019s one problem \u2013 you\u2019re a smoker. How does that affect your chances of qualifying for dental implants and having a successful outcome? 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