If you smoke, you may already be aware of some of the potential risks the habit poses to your wellbeing, but did you realize it can also impact your dental health?
Bad breath, tooth discoloration, an increased chance of developing gum disease and a higher risk of oral cancer are some of the possible dental health-related consequences connected with tobacco use.
Smoking and Dental Health
Users may also suffer inflammation of the salivary gland openings located on the roof of the mouth, as well as greater build-up of plaque and tartar.
And oral health complications are not only observed among those who smoke cigarettes. Numerous studies have also linked cigar and pipe smoking to a range of problems.
Research published in the Journal of Periodontology in 2001 found that people who smoke cigars and pipes suffered nearly three times the level of severe periodontitis as non-smokers.
This same group averaged 5.1 missing teeth, compared with 2.8 missing teeth noted among their smoke-free counterparts.
The American Dental Association suggests that smoking may be responsible for as many as 75 percent of oral diseases among adults.
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