I Smoked 8 Days After my Dental Implant Surgery is my Implant Doomed for Failure?

Question

I was unaware of the consequences associated with smoking and implants so I have smoked for the past two days. This afternoon I started experiencing a dull pain similar to heart beat in my lower left jaw where the implant was placed. My gums do not appear to be red or swollen. What is this pain and I have I ruined my chances of having a successful implant? I'm so scared of loosing my implant please help!!!

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

I doubt that your implant has failed due to the smoking, but I assure you that it is not helping the healing process.  Your pain is probably normal at  this phase of healing , but I would have it evaluated to be certain.  At this point you should stop smoking as much as you can to ensure success of the implant. Good luck.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Jessie, thank you for your great question. There is a higher risk with dental implants for smokers. What is done is done. You should see your dentist and let him check out the source of the pain, sooner the better.

Svetlana Novak, DMD · Answer

No it is not doomed, however STOP smoking :) It should be okay, but to make sure please see your dentist to evaluate the site.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

No it is not doomed to fail, however you increase your chances of post op complications good luck

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD     CEO Baystate Dental PC

Michael Firouzian, DDS · Answer

Have your dentist check the implant site just to make sure it's healing properly and of course do not smoke any more.  However, what is much more important is your smoking history leading up to getting the implant which your dentist should have discussed with you.  In the meantime don't worry about it.

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