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<blockquote data-quote="ftrplt" data-source="post: 542243" data-attributes="member: 32"><p>BB, I live with some bone loss, have for years. One front tooth was pulled; then bridged back in with synthetic "glue!" I have another molar that my dentist & hygienist can't believe I still have (after over 20 years of them wanting to do something about it!!). I just get'em cleaned every three to four months and all is fine!! </p><p>Bottom line, smoking doesn't cause bone loss. It "may" cause gum irritation, but not loss. Most, if not all dentists, want you to stop smoking! Mine fusses at me a bit; but she knows it's a lost cause <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> </p><p>I've had "deep cleanings" to avert more bone loss. They aided a bit, but at 72 I've quit doing them. To much hassle for one tooth! </p><p>Which way to go to alleviate your bone loss is a decision for you and your dentist. IMHO, your pipe smoking has little to nothing to do with it. I started having this problem back in the 80's. Never gave up my pipe or cigars!!</p><p></p><p>Hope all this works out well for you! Good luck, and if you wish to share, let us know how all this ends!! :cheers: FTRPLT</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ftrplt, post: 542243, member: 32"] BB, I live with some bone loss, have for years. One front tooth was pulled; then bridged back in with synthetic "glue!" I have another molar that my dentist & hygienist can't believe I still have (after over 20 years of them wanting to do something about it!!). I just get'em cleaned every three to four months and all is fine!! Bottom line, smoking doesn't cause bone loss. It "may" cause gum irritation, but not loss. Most, if not all dentists, want you to stop smoking! Mine fusses at me a bit; but she knows it's a lost cause :P I've had "deep cleanings" to avert more bone loss. They aided a bit, but at 72 I've quit doing them. To much hassle for one tooth! Which way to go to alleviate your bone loss is a decision for you and your dentist. IMHO, your pipe smoking has little to nothing to do with it. I started having this problem back in the 80's. Never gave up my pipe or cigars!! Hope all this works out well for you! Good luck, and if you wish to share, let us know how all this ends!! :cheers: FTRPLT [/QUOTE]
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