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You may or may not have heard that tobacco products can be really bad for your teeth. But that\u2019s natural teeth, right? Will smoking and other tobacco-related activities still create problems for false teeth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tobacco may not affect dentures or dental implants directly, however, it can be detrimental for your oral health. Keep reading to learn why it\u2019s in your best interest to reduce or quit smoking before getting a dental restoration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Accelerates Bone Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you go for a long period of time with missing teeth, your jawbone isn\u2019t able to get the stimulation it needs to grow and maintain itself. It starts to miss out on essential nutrients, and eventually begins to shrink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentures<\/a> can slow down this process and dental implants<\/a> can prevent it altogether, but smoking can counteract these benefits or even speed up your jawbone\u2019s rate of deterioration. If the bone becomes too thin, you might not be able to support either dentures or dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributes to Unpleasant Odors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you smoke indoors or have been inside the home of someone who does, you\u2019re probably familiar with how easy it is for smoke odors to take over a space. The same goes for false teeth, especially porous dentures! Even if you clean them regularly, you could very well be stuck with the scent of cigarette smoke wafting from your mouth whenever you speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Endangers Your Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The association between gum disease and smoking is incredibly high. Chemicals in nicotine especially cause increased inflammation, reduced blood flow, higher bacteria growth, and immune system weakness \u2013 all ripe conditions for developing gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In advanced stages, gum disease can cause your gumline to recede, leaving both natural teeth and false teeth with not enough support. That lack will eventually cause them to fall out entirely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes Oral Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, smoking can make your mouth just plain uncomfortable, particularly for those who wear dentures. The chemicals irritate soft oral issues, so even if your dentures fit like a glove, you\u2019ll likely experience swelling and sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking is not a fun or easy habit to kick. However, it\u2019s in your best interest to do so before getting a dental replacement. Otherwise, you could end up with failed dentures or dental implants, or at the very least, feel very uncomfortable. If you smoke, let your dentist know. They\u2019ll take this into account \u2013 judgement free \u2013 and design your treatment plan accordingly. Plus, it might help to know that your dentist is there to support you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bryan Villescas<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and went on to complete several advanced courses for dental restoration treatments like dentures and dental implants. He\u2019s a highly experienced and passionate dentist, so if you have any questions about how smoking affects tooth replacements, Dr. Villescas will have answers! To contact<\/a> his office, call 941-627-9900.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You may or may not have heard that tobacco products can be really bad for your teeth. But that\u2019s natural teeth, right? Will smoking and other tobacco-related activities still create problems for false teeth? Tobacco may not affect dentures or dental implants directly, however, it can be detrimental for your oral health. Keep reading to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDoes Smoking Affect False Teeth? | Caring Way Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tobacco products can be really bad for natural teeth, but what about unnatural ones? 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