{"id":132,"date":"2022-12-29T17:07:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T17:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2022-12-29T23:10:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T23:10:35","slug":"smoking-dental-implant-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/29\/smoking-dental-implant-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Smoking Affect a Dental Implant\u2019s Chances of Success?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_152835016__1672333451_11488.jpg\" alt=\"Two mimes holding a model of a set of teeth with a cigarette clenched in between them\" class=\"wp-image-133\" width=\"318\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_152835016__1672333451_11488.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_152835016__1672333451_11488-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_152835016__1672333451_11488-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that smoking can contribute to the degradation of your oral health, and in some cases, this can even mean tooth loss. If you\u2019ve lost teeth and are looking into tooth replacement options, you\u2019ve probably heard about the merits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>. They\u2019re secured directly to the jawbone, meaning that they don\u2019t have to be taken out to be cleaned. They\u2019re also remarkably reliable, with 95% of implants lasting for over 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if you\u2019ve lost teeth due to smoking, you might not be sure that dental implants will be a good option for you. If you\u2019re using tobacco, it\u2019s also worth considering whether that\u2019s going to affect your chances of recovery. If you\u2019re wondering, here\u2019s what you need to know about how smoking affects dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Smoking Affect Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact is that yes, smoking is going to affect your ability to get dental implants. A study at the University of Murcia in Spain found that among 66 implant patients, non-smokers\u2019 implants failed at around 1.4%. Smokers, on the other hand, saw around 15% of their implants fail. As it turns out, using nicotine of any variety dramatically increases your dental implant\u2019s risk of failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Nicotine Affect a Dental Implant\u2019s Success?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, dental implants work by securing directly into the jawbone. In the weeks after your surgery, your jaw will need time to heal around the dental implant, in a process called osseointegration. Poor osseointegration is one of the leading causes of implant failure, and smoking is one of the main things that can hamper the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicotine affects the quality of blood flow all across the body, including into the mouth. This is the case for every source of nicotine, including vaping, gum, and patches. That reduction of blood flow makes the process of healing after surgery much more unpredictable, so osseointegration is harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should Smokers Do Before Getting Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you smoke, vape, or are on any other variety of nicotine, most dentists recommend quitting. Ideally, you should kick nicotine for at least two weeks before your surgery, and for ninety days after. This isn\u2019t a hard-and-fast rule, so you should talk to your dentist before your procedure about what they think is necessary for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much trouble as smoking can mean for your oral health, your dentist will be happy to work with you to make your chance of success as high as possible. Who knows? Dental implants might be just the motivator you need to quit smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At My Frederick Dentist, we won\u2019t treat you like just any other patient\u2014we\u2019ll go the extra mile to make sure all your needs are taken care of. Our dental staff will make you feel welcome from the moment you step into our office, and our dentists will give you the one-on-one personalized care you deserve. We\u2019ve also outfitted our office with cutting-edge dental technology, and have everything we need to complete the entire dental implant procedure under one roof. If you have any questions about whether you\u2019re eligible for dental implants, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfrederickdentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(301) 698-9552<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that smoking can contribute to the degradation of your oral health, and in some cases, this can even mean tooth loss. If you\u2019ve lost teeth and are looking into tooth replacement options, you\u2019ve probably heard about the merits of dental implants. 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