From heart problems to lung cancer, there are numerous consequences for smoking. If you’re struggling with tooth loss, here’s another one: use of tobacco products has been linked to dental implant failure. Although there are other tooth-replacement options available, dental implants are the only ones that preserve your jawbone, don’t move when your chew, and can last for 30+ years. So, if you are an avid user of cigarettes, cigars, and other popular products with tobacco in them, here’s what you need to know about smoking and dental implants.
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