Thoroughly bummed, needing help on a decision

[bobarian]

Not sure about your specifics, but I had two teeth extracted a month ago and am in the process of getting implants as well. I have to wait 4 months for the bone to heal so they can install the titanium studs. My oral surgeon told me that nicotine will slow the healing process, for the first week post op I smoked about 1 cigar a day. Then on the 5 day we had a herf so I had about 7. Still smoke 1-2 a day no problems encountered so far. YMMV.

[eboniknight]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Not sure about your specifics, but I had two teeth extracted a month ago and am in the process of getting implants as well. I have to wait 4 months for the bone to heal so they can install the titanium studs. My oral surgeon told me that nicotine will slow the healing process, for the first week post op I smoked about 1 cigar a day. Then on the 5 day we had a herf so I had about 7. Still smoke 1-2 a day no problems encountered so far. YMMV.

I'm going through the exact same process (5 months so far)....bone is healing nicely.....waiting to see when doc says he will install the stud. I held out about 2 weeks before I lit up again. Not looking forward to a reduction in my smokes after the stud is implanted.

[troutbreath]

Originally Posted by eboniknight

I'm going through the exact same process (5 months so far)....bone is healing nicely.....waiting to see when doc says he will install the stud. I held out about 2 weeks before I lit up again. Not looking forward to a reduction in my smokes after the stud is implanted.

I feel you. I think my schedule will be one where I will be too busy to worry about temptation for 3-4 weeks. But if the weather is nice, I know I will start jonesing for a good stick.