Aside from big tobacco companies, you may hear from all sorts of people in your life that you need to stop smoking. Well, we as your dentists are hopping onto the train. Apart from being bad for your general health, if you’ve decided you want to improve your appearance by getting dental implants, smoking will make it that much harder. The habit is a hard one to kick, but in this article, we hope to shed some light on the adverse effects smoking can have on your dream to have a more beautiful smile.
Good Overall Health
If you’re missing teeth, or want a makeover done of your smiles, dental implants are an amazing choice of cosmetic dentistry procedures. However, in order to be a candidate for this awesome treatment, you have to be in good general health standings and healthy gum tissue. The dental implant is supported mostly by your gums, and if they aren’t healthy, you won’t have the necessary foundation to support a new set of teeth.
Enough Healthy Bone Structure
Smoking adversely affects many different parts of your body, including your bone structure by promoting bone loss. Another part of your body that needs to be in tip-top shape to support dental implants is the bone structure of your jaw as dental implanting are no easy thing.
Patients Should Quit Smoking
At Renken Dentistry, we want all of our patients to live happy and healthy lives. We try to do our part by keeping your mouths clean, healthy, and rid of anything that can cause you or your body harm. With that being said, if you want to explore your options in cosmetic or general dentistry, don’t hesitate to give us a call and start on the path to changing your life today!
