dental implants and smoking

  • April 16, 2012

    Is the bleeding near my dental implant caused by smoking?

    I notice that sometimes when I brush my teeth there is bleeding in the area where I got a dental implant. I’ve had the implant for about two months. I am a smoker. Does that have anything to do with the bleeding? – Rebecca B., Louisiana Rebecca – New dental implants are sensitive. Brushing too…