{"id":78,"date":"2021-06-15T12:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T12:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2021-07-01T12:46:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T12:46:47","slug":"dangerous-smoking-and-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/15\/dangerous-smoking-and-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"I Smoke \u2013 Can I Still Qualify for Dental Implantation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you have any number of teeth missing, dental implants<\/a> are considered to be the best way to replace them. Each cylinder-shaped titanium post is extremely sturdy and durable, attaching to the jawbone to mimic the stability of the original tooth root. While dental implantation has a 95% success rate, its longevity ultimately comes down to the post-surgery care. For tobacco users, what are the effects of smoking and dental implants? Continue reading to find out if it can impact the overall success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Post-Surgery Healing Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a dental implant has been placed, it can take up to nine months for the treatment site to heal and for the implant to fuse with the existing bone (called osseointegration). One of the natural ways the body fosters healing is to develop a blood clot. For it to stay in its place, there must be adequate moisture in the mouth. Otherwise, it can painfully dislodge and lead to an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tobacco Usage and Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When tobacco is smoked, harmful toxins are released inside the mouth. They can make the environment dry, which attracts bacteria. Here\u2019s how the presence of more bacteria can impact a dental implant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n