{"id":422,"date":"2026-08-27T00:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T00:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/are-dental-implants-a-possibility-for-smokers\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T00:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T00:42:36","slug":"are-dental-implants-a-possibility-for-smokers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/are-dental-implants-a-possibility-for-smokers\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Implants a Possibility for Smokers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/are-dental-implants-a-possibility-for-sm-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Man grabbing a cigarette\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/are-dental-implants-a-possibility-for-sm-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/are-dental-implants-a-possibility-for-sm-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/are-dental-implants-a-possibility-for-sm.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking to replace your missing teeth? After considering your options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> might\u2019ve stood out to you. They offer benefits other prosthetics can\u2019t offer, but you will first have to become a good candidate for this treatment. Smoking is one factor that can affect your eligibility, but can you still get them if you have this habit? Here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Smoking Impact Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental implants can restore up to 90% of your original bite without any slippage. That\u2019s because a titanium post is inserted and fused to your jawbone. It uses the structure as a foundation for its strength and reliability. This process, also called osseointegration, can take upwards of six months to fully complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking during this time can pose a threat to your results. This habit dries your mouth and burns your oral tissues. They\u2019ll become thicker and possibly block or damage your salivary glands. When you can\u2019t produce adequate amounts of saliva, bacteria will be able to linger around the implant site, increasing your risk of gum disease or failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blood vessels in your mouth narrow as well. This can slow healing as the area won\u2019t be able to get the oxygen, immune cells, and nutrients it needs to recover properly. In fact, your results might be wobbly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Out of the Question as a Smoker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While smoking can impact dental implants, that doesn\u2019t mean you can never get them. There have been successful cases, but it\u2019s important to partner with your dentist to learn how to improve your odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best thing you can do is to quit the habit entirely. This will stop the complications above so you don\u2019t need to worry about them. If this doesn\u2019t sound feasible, then temporarily stopping may be an option. It\u2019s best to do it a week before your procedure and wait three months afterward. That said, it just depends on what your provider says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, dental implants are an investment in your smile, so you should do your best to ensure they stay strong for decades. By partnering with your dentist, you can learn about your eligibility as a smoker. They will work with you to come up with a plan that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Asra Javeed<\/a> earned her dental degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. She is proud to help patients in Virginia Beach restore their missing teeth with reliable solutions like dental implants. By partnering with local implant specialists, you can trust you\u2019re in expert care every step of the way. If you wonder how your smoking habits affect your eligibility, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">schedule an appointment<\/a> or call our office at <a href=\"tel:+17574986420\" class=\"pho\">757-498-6420<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to replace your missing teeth? After considering your options, dental implants might\u2019ve stood out to you. They offer benefits other prosthetics can\u2019t offer, but you will first have to become a good candidate for this treatment. Smoking is one factor that can affect your eligibility, but can you still get them if [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Smoking &amp; Dental Implant Eligibility | Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, but can smoking affect your candidacy for them? 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