SMOKING & ORAL HEALTH

We all know that smoking has generally been associated with causing overall damage to our general health. However, since smoking is in close vicinity to our oral and dental tissues-more damage is caused to these structures before there’s a break down of the overall body.

How does smoking harms oral health??

• Yellowed Teeth: Smoking stains teeth yellow or brown because of the chemicals in tobacco.

• Gum Problems: Smoking makes gums weaker and more likely to get infected, which can lead to teeth falling out.

• Bad Breath: Smoking causes bad breath that's hard to get rid of, even with mouthwash.

• Slow Healing: Smoking slows down how fast your mouth can heal after getting dental work done.

• Less Enjoyable Food: Smoking can make it harder to taste and enjoy food because it dulls your sense of taste and smell.

• Cancer Risk: Smoking increases the chances of getting cancer in your mouth, like on your lips, tongue, or throat.

• Dental Treatment Issues: Smokers might have more problems with dental treatments like implants because smoking makes it harder for your mouth to heal.

• Weakened Immune System: Smoking weakens your body's ability to fight off infections, so it's easier to get gum infections or other mouth problems.

• Painful Healing: After getting a tooth pulled, smokers are more likely to have a painful condition called dry socket, where the healing process is slower and more painful.

• Receding Gum: Smoking can make gums shrink back from teeth, exposing the roots and making teeth more sensitive and prone to decay.

In case if you come across any of your friends or family members or yourself who is finding it difficult to quit the habit-you can get in touch with us for Tobacco related counselling and any dental related issues caused due to smoking. Call us at 9108918009 to know more.