If you’ve just invested thousands of dollars in your smile, the last thing you should do is smoke, but we understand for some people stopping is easier said than done. For patients who replace one or more missing teeth with a dental implant supported restoration, we highly recommend doing your utmost to stop using tobacco. Studies show that people who use tobacco are significantly more likely to experience dental implant failure, and we all know by now that tobacco use puts you at greater risk for oral cancer, other forms of cancer, and serious systemic illnesses. If you’re investing in a whole, healthy smile, it may be time to kick your tobacco habit.
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Does Smoking Increase Risk for Implant Failure?
March 30, 2018
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4 Ways to Avoid Implant Failure
September 14, 2017
In 2014, Sharon Osbourne showed off her failed implant supported dental crown on live television exclaiming she had paid a fortune for the replacement tooth. That just goes to show that even the rich and the famous can’t always ensure the best outcome of their dental procedures. However, there are some steps you can take to avoid implant failure and keep your smile whole and healthy following advanced dental implant procedures.
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Implant Dentist in Marietta Explains the Recovery Process
May 21, 2017
If you have made the decision to invest in your oral health and quality of life with dental implants, you are making a wise choice. However, you are sure to have plenty of questions about the implant placement procedure and recovery. As your implant dentist in Marietta, Dr. Jeff Lee understands you have many questions and concerns. To help put your mind at ease, he has the answers you need to promote a smoother recovery.
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