Did you know that smokers are twice as likely to lose their teeth compared to people who don’t smoke cigarettes? Studies by Tufts University show that people who begin smoking at the ripe age of eighteen and smoke one pack a day are likely to lose between 4 and 5 teeth by the time they are thirty-five years old. Now, how do we save someone’s teeth if they’re dropping like flies? San Jose Dental Implants can be your permanent solution to a complete, healthier, and brighter smile. Read on to learn more about the dangers of smoking and how Dr. Cooper’s dental implants can be beneficial in your life.
By smoking a pack a day, you can easily bring on an array of oral ailments that can affect not just your mouth, but the rest of your body. When you quit smoking, you gain instant benefits and even add a few years to your life. Here are some examples of dental problems that smoking can cause:
How does tobacco cause so many oral issues? It is believed that tobacco may restrict blood flow to the tissues and limits the amount of nutrients that is needed to nourish the jaw bone and the periodontal support of the teeth. Another notion is that tobacco simply speeds up the process of tooth decay by accelerating the buildup of plaque and that leads a chain of events. When plaque latches itself onto a tooth and is left untreated, it can escalate to tartar buildup which affects the gum and can cause gingivitis. Then, the person can develop periodontal disease which leads to inevitable tooth loss. When you have a missing tooth or teeth, the damage doesn’t end there and unfortunately, it only gets worse over time by weakening the muscles and bone in your mouth. This can cause oral deterioration and affect the overall function of your mouth, making it difficult to talk, eat certain foods, or even effectively brush your teeth. If you’ve lost function and beauty in your smile, we can restore it with dental implants, a permanent way to bring back natural splendor to your smile. Dental implants are replacement artificial tooth roots and teeth that are custom-designed to fit your face shape for the best look and color-matched to seamlessly blend in with the rest of your natural teeth, so nobody will be the wiser about your dental implants.
When you look in the mirror you should see a smile that you’re proud of rather than cringe and look away. If you’ve been smoking for years and are noticing a decline in your oral health and appearance, dental implants may be the best permanent solution to restoring your teeth. If you are interested in scheduling your personal consultation with Dr. Cooper, please contact our San Jose office to speak to one of our friendly staff members and they will assist you in picking an appointment time that best suits your agenda. We look forward to hearing from you!
Keith M. Cooper
5150 Graves Ave. Suite 12E
San Jose, CA
USA 95129
New Patients:
408-740-5317
Current Patients:
408-253-4150
Monday: 8AM – 5PM
Tuesday: 8AM – 5PM
Wednesday: 8AM – 5PM
Thursday: 8AM – 5PM
Friday: 8AM – 5PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed