Does having a tooth infection automatically means you will get capsular contracture?

I agree with the comments of the first 2 surgeons. It's not automatic, but there may be an increased risk of CC with dental infections and procedures. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Capsular contracture is one of the dreaded complication after breast augmentation.  The main problem is that we have no idea how to prevent it.  The best we can do is to minimize the risks.  Most people who have a tooth infection will not get CC.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Simple one word answer..No.  You will be fine.  Hope your tooth infection improves soon. Good luck.Dr VasishtSouth Shore Plastic Surgery

The short answer is no - a tooth infection does NOT mean you will get a capsular contracture. However, if you have an ongoing tooth infection or are having necessary dental work, I would not recommend having breast implants placed until the infection is cleared. The concern with dental procedures has to do with a chance of having bacteria in the bloodstream for a short period of time. If you have recently had breast implants (within 3 months), the implant capsule is forming and is very vascular. The concern is that bacteria in the bloodstream could seed the capsule and lead to a contracture or implant infection. This is one reason why elective implant procedures are contraindicated if you have an ongoing infection somewhere in your body (UTI, sinus infection, etc.).

There is not evidence in the literature that I know of that suggests a tooth infection will cause a capsular contracture.  Treat the tooth infection as recommended by your dentist.