{"id":118,"date":"2026-01-30T16:40:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:41:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:41:23","slug":"4-reasons-to-quit-tobacco-with-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/4-reasons-to-quit-tobacco-with-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Important Reasons to Quit Tobacco with Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_84409119-2.jpg\" alt=\"A fist crushing cigarettes\" class=\"wp-image-119\" style=\"width:316px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_84409119-2.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_84409119-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently gotten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a>, you\u2019re likely excited to start using your new prosthetics to enjoy a variety of healthy delicious foods, smile confidently, and speak clearly. But one thing you <em>shouldn\u2019t<\/em> do with your beautifully restored teeth is smoke. That\u2019s because even though tobacco products are no longer a threat to your <em>real<\/em> teeth, they can still harm your oral and overall health, as well as your prosthetics.&nbsp; Here\u2019s a closer look at why quitting tobacco use (yes, even vaping) is ideal, even if you wear dentures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faster Healing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve recently gotten implant dentures or if you required extractions to receive traditional prosthetics, your mouth will need some time to heal.&nbsp; While there\u2019s not really a way to speed <em>up<\/em> this process, if you smoke, vape, or use tobacco products it can certainly slow down the healing process and make it take longer for your mouth to be ready for your final restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Implantation Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get implant dentures, your arches will require four or more permanent dental implant posts to be inserted into your jawbone. Over the course of the next few months (typically three to six) these posts will fuse with your jaw via a process known as osseointegration. Unfortunately, improper osseointegration is one of the leading causes of dental implant failure, and smoking will increase your risk of this occurring. Thus, stopping tobacco use is recommended during implant denture treatment, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greater Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you smoke or use tobacco products, it causes what is known as dry mouth. This can increase your risk of things like bad breath and poor saliva quality. If you have real teeth, it can cause cavities and gum disease, and if you have no remaining natural teeth, not only can it still increase your risk of developing gum disease, but it can also make wearing dentures uncomfortable, preventing them from fitting securely and increasing your risk of developing mouth sores. Thus, quitting can help ensure that your dentures fit as safely, securely and, and comfortably as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced Staining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably already know that tobacco products can stain real teeth, but they can also stain dentures, too, discoloring the crowns and even the acrylic used for the base. This can make them look old and worn, even if they\u2019re still relatively new, and can also trap embarrassing odors that can affect your breath as well as the taste of the foods you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, while your new dentures are an excellent way to give your smile a second chance, to make the most of them and keep your mouth healthy and strong, it\u2019s important to abstain from tobacco use of any kind. If you have trouble quitting, speak to your doctor or dentist about your concerns, so they can help you live a long, healthy, tobacco-free life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Meadowvale Family Dentistry<\/a>, Dr. Mayank Patel and Dr. Ka Biu Ip want to help you have a strong, healthy smile. If you\u2019re ready to replace missing teeth with durable, lifelike dentures, schedule a consultation and let\u2019s get started! To book your denture consultation, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">our website<\/a> or call 905-821-0011.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve recently gotten dentures, you\u2019re likely excited to start using your new prosthetics to enjoy a variety of healthy delicious foods, smile confidently, and speak clearly. 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