Will I be able to smoke marijuana after my dental implants have healed completely even with a bone graft?

Sometimes during the extraction of a root canal treated tooth a fragment of the tooth can be left in the socket.  Root canal treated teeth can be more brittle and this is commonly seen on xrays.  If the piece is in alignment with where the implant will be placed you should most...

Hi:You actually do not want to touch or dislodge the blood cloth.  It will serve to make sure everything heals without pain.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Hi:Good question!  Normally bad taste or smell means inflammation, infection or plaque buildup.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

This is one of the funniest questions I've ever read! It's so unfortunate that patients are led to believe pain is necessary after dental implants are placed. Patients hear the word "surgery" an immediately assume the worst.I usually tell my patients that the removal of the tooth creates greater...

Hi:Unfortunately without photos it is difficult to give you accurate advice.  Please post photos of your smile and teeth.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Although most patients report little to no pain/ swelling after dental implant placement; Mild Pain and mild swelling can be normal after dental implant treatment.  Icing the area 20-30 minutes 4-5x/day and using a NSAID such as Motrin/ Ibuprofen as directed can really help a...