Your oral health
Smoking Cessation
In Eastbourne
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The Oral Health Risks of Smoking
Many studies have shown that smoking and using tobacco products has a detrimental effect on your teeth and gums. The problem is caused by the fact that tobacco affects the gum tissue cells, making smokers more prone to getting infections in the form of gum and periodontal diseases. Other negative effects of smoking are: bad breath, stained teeth, jawbone loss, shrinking gums, mouth sores, decreased senses of taste and smell, poor healing of mouth sores and hairy tongue.
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how is smoking effecting your teeth?
Smoking stains teeth, weakens immunity against gum disease and tooth decay, causes bad breath, and raises the risk of oral cancer. Quitting smoking improves oral health and overall well-being.
Staining
Tobacco use leads to persistent staining of teeth
Gum Disease
Inflammation, bleeding gums and eventual tooth loss
Tooth Decay
Tobacco contributes to plaque build up, increasing the risk
Oral Cancer
Increases the risk and affects the mouth and throat
Mouth cancer
Health Consequences
In addition to this, most people don’t know that smoking is the main cause of mouth cancer, with thousands of people dying every year from mouth cancer brought on by smoking. Smoking also has other general health risks including strong links with heart disease and lung cancer.
Your oral health
Risks of smoking
As dental professionals it is important for us to tell you the risks of smoking and to help you to quit by giving you information and support. By cutting down and stopping smoking or using tobacco products your oral health will benefit very quickly and you will notice changes in your mouth and general health.
It is essential that you come into the practice for regular check-ups so we can help you maintain good oral health and give you advice and encouragement.
Your oral health
Risks of smoking
As dental professionals it is important for us to tell you the risks of smoking and to help you to quit by giving you information and support. By cutting down and stopping smoking or using tobacco products your oral health will benefit very quickly and you will notice changes in your mouth and general health.
It is essential that you come into the practice for regular check-ups so we can help you maintain good oral health and give you advice and encouragement.
Frequently asked Questions
Quitting smoking is crucial for oral health because it reduces the risk of gum disease, tooth decay, oral cancer, and staining of teeth caused by tobacco use.
Quitting smoking improves oral health by reducing the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, bad breath, and oral cancer. It also helps prevent staining of teeth and promotes healthier gums.
Effective strategies for quitting smoking include seeking support from friends, family, or healthcare professionals, using nicotine replacement therapies or medications, joining smoking cessation programs, and adopting healthier habits to cope with cravings.
Improvements in oral health can be noticed soon after quitting smoking, including fresher breath, reduced plaque buildup, and improved gum health. Over time, the risk of oral cancer and other smoking-related oral diseases decreases significantly, leading to better overall oral health.