How long should I avoid smoking after dental implants?Just today I had one of my top teeth extracted and the bone grafted. I was advised to quit smoking while the graft takes its time to heal. I am getting an implant in place of the missing tooth in 12 weeks. How long do I need to wait (after the implant) to smoke? I am aware of all the health risks of smoking and such, so no need to remind me :P
randall_nd
I would wait till I was about age 100 to resume smoking.
Wade Holland
You need to wait at least a week after the surgery. Why pay all that money for the implant and risk an infection. I've smoked for 20years. It's hard to quit but I did it. And so can you. Give this a try. My sister got this for me and it's the only thing that has ever worked. Good Luck.
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JW
The longer you can wait the better. If you are looking for a specific number I would say at least two weeks. Infection is not the main concern. Your body's ability to heal is greatly reduced. A wound in a non-smoker will heal much faster. The more time you stay away from nicotine the better the wound will heal. You are already aware of other problems with smoking so I will not go over these. Good Luck.
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