The impact of smoking, drinking and other lifestyl

Smoking will increase the number of bacteria in the oral cavity, damage the oral mucosa, and make it easy for bacteria to breed in the oral cavity. At the same time, the chemicals in tobacco will affect the blood circulation in the oral cavity and affect the healing and repair ability of oral tissues. These factors jointly contribute to the development of bad breath. Alcohol abuse can lead to the proliferation of bacteria in the mouth and damage to the oral mucosa, increasing the risk of bad breath. Alcohol will interfere with the acid-base balance in the oral cavity and destroy the microbial ecological balance of the oral cavity, leading to the production of oral odor.

Smoking and alcohol abuse can also affect the success and stability of dental implants. Studies show that smokers and alcoholics have higher rates of dental implant failure, take longer to heal, and are at greater risk for postoperative complications. This may be related to the adverse effects of smoking and alcohol consumption on oral health.

For patients with bad lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol abuse, doctors need to understand the patient’s life history and habits in detail before performing dental implant surgery, and provide relevant oral hygiene suggestions and guidance on quitting smoking and drinking.