Q. Does smoking have any negative affectsa on dental implants like discolouring, or is there nothing to worry about?
A. Smoking has a negative effect on wound healing, long term gum health as well as it discolours your teeth/ implants.
It is not a contraindication for treatment with dental implants but is associated with a greater rate of complications and lower success survival rates.
Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108
Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981
