{"id":256,"date":"2023-01-11T19:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T19:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/blog\/?p=256"},"modified":"2025-12-29T18:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T18:23:50","slug":"why-you-should-quit-smoking-when-you-get-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/11\/why-you-should-quit-smoking-when-you-get-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Quit Smoking When You Get Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_99982712__1676489441_28135.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of man breaking cigarette in half\" class=\"wp-image-257\" width=\"296\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_99982712__1676489441_28135.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_99982712__1676489441_28135-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_99982712__1676489441_28135-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that smoking is a poor habit for your health. Not only does it increase your risk of multiple health issues (i.e., heart disease, stroke, cancer, etc.), but it makes you more likely to lose all your teeth! By quitting, you can help preserve your smile and keep it intact for life. If you\u2019ve already lost your teeth, you may think there\u2019s no reason to break this habit. However, that\u2019s not the case at all. Smoking can make everyday tasks far more difficult for people with dentures. Read on to learn a few reasons why quitting smoking is ideal for denture wearers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faster Healing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking can significantly delay your healing, which is why it\u2019s always recommended to avoid the habit following a dental procedure. After tooth extraction, your mouth will likely feel very uncomfortable. To ensure a speedy and smooth sailing recovery, you should quit smoking. Doing so will help lower your risk of issues like dry sockets and infection. If you\u2019re not ready to fully drop the habit, you can quit for a short time during your recovery for a faster healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure Successful Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients considering implant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a> should seriously consider quitting smoking. Since it\u2019s an investment that can drastically improve your overall quality of life, you want to make sure you\u2019re doing everything possible to protect it. Smoking can increase your risk of implant failure by 2-3 times. In fact, studies show that smokers have a dental implant survival rate of under 90%!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Staining and Discoloration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, dentures are also vulnerable to staining by cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, they don\u2019t respond well to whitening treatments like natural teeth do. While there are ways to clean dentures to remove staining, it\u2019s not always effective. The best way to minimize discoloration from cigarettes is by quitting the habit for good. However, you can also get denture teeth that are ceramic to repel more stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One major side effect of smoking is that it tends to decrease saliva production. Dry mouth itself is annoying, but it\u2019s even worse when you wear dentures. Since dentures sit on your gums, there are no sturdy tissues to support biting and chewing. Your saliva is meant to cushion and lubricate dentures to reduce discomfort. It also helps condition the gums to help them stay healthy and less irritated. If you have dry mouth, you\u2019re more likely to report discomfort from dentures than nonsmokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Prime Dentistry of Denton, we want to ensure every member of your family gets the beautiful healthy smile they deserve. From routine checkups to smile-rebuilding solutions, we have everything you need in one convenient location. If you need help quitting smoking because you recently got dentures, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out for assistance. You can get in touch via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primedentistrytx.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(940) 514-0333<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that smoking is a poor habit for your health. Not only does it increase your risk of multiple health issues (i.e., heart disease, stroke, cancer, etc.), but it makes you more likely to lose all your teeth! By quitting, you can help preserve your smile and keep it intact for life. If [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Smoking and Dentures Denton, TX | Prime Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Everyone knows smoking is bad for their teeth, but what if the teeth in question are artificial? 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