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

June 16, 2013
Asked By:JessieA0511

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!!!

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