Smoking is not only related to lung cancer and heart disease, but also affects oral health. Although smoking and chewing tobacco do not increase the risk of tooth decay, it can cause a lot of damage to the gums and other parts of the mouth:
The risk of tooth loss for smokers is twice that of non-smokers.
Smoking is the main cause of throat cancer and oral cancer.
Smoking increases periodontal disease (gingival disease). In fact, according to the Journal of Periodontology, smokers are approximately four times more likely to have periodontal disease than people who have never smoked.
Smoking can cause salivary gland inflammation.
Delayed healing after smoking tooth extraction, and may cause temporary and painful conditions called dry sockets.
The success rate of using periodontal treatment and dental implants for smokers is low.
In addition to the significant and dangerous dangers mentioned above, other factors that smokers should consider include:
Smoking is the main source of bad breath (bad breath).
Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause loss of taste and smell.
Smoking stains your teeth and makes your smile look bad.
The use of tobacco may result in a black tongue, which is the growth on the tongue, making it look hairy, turning yellow, green, brown or black.
