{"id":920,"date":"2019-02-28T11:50:15","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T16:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=920"},"modified":"2019-02-28T11:50:18","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T16:50:18","slug":"risks-dental-implants-smoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/risks-dental-implants-smoke\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Risks of Getting Dental Implants If You Smoke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re thinking about getting dental implants to replace missing teeth, they are the most natural-looking and effective solution. People who smoke can still be candidates for dental implants, but you should know the risks involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Nicotine Narrows Blood Vessels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicotine causes blood vessels to narrow and limit the blood flow to organs and tissue. Sufficient blood flow is needed for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">proper healing around dental implants<\/a>. If you smoke, the healing process can be delayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Osseointegration Is Better If You Don\u2019t Smoke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After dental implants are placed, time is allowed for the implants and your jawbone to fuse together. The fusion, called osseointegration, makes the implants very stable\u2014similar to natural tooth roots. Smoking interferes with osseointegration. A 2017 study published in the Journal of International Oral Health provided the following information about dental implant failure and smoking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Failure is more common among smokers      than non-smokers<\/li><li>Increased smoking      frequency also increases the risks of dental implant failure<\/li><li>Risk of failure increases      with the duration of smoking (> 10 years)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Nicotine Promotes Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicotine binds to tooth roots and affects the health of\nroots, ligaments, and gum tissue. Compromised tooth roots and ligaments can\ndecrease the stability of teeth and loosen them. Gum disease causes the tissue\nto pull away from teeth and create pockets where bacteria can leak in. If you\ndevelop bacteria in your gums around dental implants, healing will be\ndifficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Smoking Suppresses Your Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The placement of dental implants requires small incisions in\nyour gum. These surgical sites need to heal properly. Your body naturally\nfights infection, but if you smoke, your immune system is suppressed. It will\nbe more difficult for your body to fight infection if any bacteria get around\nyour dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. E-Cigs and Vaping Can Damage Gum Tissue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">e-cigarettes and vaping release a high concentration of very hot aerosols and smoke in your mouth. This exposes your gum tissue to burning, dryness, and chemicals that can inhibit the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Your\nOptions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Receive dental implants anyway<\/strong> \u2013 Many dentists and oral\n     surgeons will still provide surgery if you smoke. They simply inform their\n     patients of the risks. Others will recommend that you stop smoking a few\n     weeks before implant placement.<\/li><li><strong>Stop smoking<\/strong> \u2013 You can choose to stop smoking several weeks\n     before and after implant placement. Some patients have asked their primary\n     care doctor for help to stop smoking.<\/li><li><strong>Temporary alternatives<\/strong> \u2013 If you need time to stop smoking, a\n     partial denture or some other form of temporary tooth replacement might be\n     available.<\/li><li><strong>Permanent alternatives<\/strong> \u2013 Dentures, a dental bridge, or a\n     partial denture are alternate forms of tooth replacement. Although they\n     don\u2019t last as long, a skilled cosmetic dentist can provide natural-looking\n     results.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re interested in dental implants, schedule at least two consultations with different dentists who have advanced training and experience in placing implants. In complex cases, many dentists partner with an oral surgeon for implant placement, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/porcelain-crowns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">dentist provides the implant crowns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Lowell, MA implant dentist and accredited cosmetic dentist<\/a> Michael Szarek, DMD.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The before-and-after photos below show how Dr. Szarek places dental implants and restores them with dental crowns for natural-looking results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dental-implants-before.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of dental implant fixtures in place of two lower right molar teeth of a patient at the Lowell, MA office of Dr. Michael Szarek.\" data-id=\"925\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/dental-implants-before\/\" class=\"wp-image-925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dental-implants-before.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dental-implants-before-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>DENTAL IMPLANTS WERE PLACED<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dental-implants-after.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of dental crowns placed on dental implant fixtures on two lower right molar teeth of a patient at the Lowell, MA office of Dr. Michael Szarek.\" data-id=\"924\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/dental-implants-after\/\" class=\"wp-image-924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dental-implants-after.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dental-implants-after-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>IMPLANTS WERE RESTORED WITH CROWNS<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about getting dental implants to replace missing teeth, they are the most natural-looking and effective solution. People who smoke can still be candidates for dental implants, but you should know the risks involved. 1. 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