After suffering from missing teeth, you’re looking forward to getting one of the newest, most advanced restoration procedures to replace them. Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed in your gums and fused with your jaw. Because they replace both the root of your missing tooth and the biting surface, they’re able to promote jawbone and oral tissue growth, unlike traditional restoration procedures. You’ll want to protect your new replacement teeth and make sure they’re long-lasting, especially after all the time and money you’re planning to invest in them. Bad oral habits like smoking and tobacco use have been linked to dental implant failure in recent studies. Read on to learn how smoking can impact your new restorations and why it’s best to quit.
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