No one is guaranteed to have perfect teeth for their entire life. In fact, most people will permanently lose at least one tooth in their lifetime, even if they maintain great oral health care. Dentists can help you maintain your perfect smile with dental implants; however, you need to have optimum bone health. One way to destroy your ability to qualify for an implant is by smoking.
Periodontal Disease Ruins Implants
Periodontal diseases attack the gums around the bone of the teeth and can lead to inflammation of the gums, plaque build-up, bleeding gums, bad breath, and even loss of teeth. Smoking has led to higher cases of periodontal diseases, according to many dentists. This is because smokers do not care for their teeth, and the chemicals in cigarettes destroy the gums. The bacterium that seeps into your gums while smoking is what causes smokers to have chronic foul breath and sores quickly from inside the mouth.
Smokers´ Teeth Need More Care
If smokers choose to get dental implants, they have a lower success rate, as their gums and remaining bone are not in good enough health to handle the surgery. Smoking lowers the immune system and so the body lacks the required antibodies to fight periodontitis. If a smoker does recover from periodontitis, it will take a lot longer than a person who does not smoke. It is hard to recover from bacterial infection when you keep putting more bacteria into your mouth with a cigarette.
Our dentist in Simi Valley will Assist You
Our dentist, Dr. Harmik Hartounian, wants to make sure that your smile is always picture perfect. He will educate you on the best way to maintain the best chance of qualifying for dental implants later in life. He will teach you how to brush and floss your teeth and gums daily, as well as clean your teeth twice a year. Those who care for their teeth and smile are less likely to pick up a cigarette to start with.
Many people realize the dangers of chewing tobacco and believe that smokeless cigarettes are a safe way to smoke tobacco. This is not the case, because you are still increasing the spit production and breathing in chemicals. The best way to prevent periodontitis is by brushing and flossing twice a day and seeing your periodontist, or dentist, two times a year for cleaning. They can take x-rays as needed to make sure that your bones are not deteriorating or that you have any other periodontal disease forming.
Schedule an appointment today with our dentist in Simi Valley to learn more about dental implants.
Location: 4210 East Los Angeles Ave. Unit F Simi Valley, CA 93063
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