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Giving up smoking benefits your health and your oral health
Smoking leads to various health problems as well as dental problems including:
- Bad breath
- Tooth discolouration
- Inflammation of the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth
- Increased build up of bacterial plaque & tartar on the teeth
- Increased loss of bone within the jaw
- Increased risk of leukoplakia, white patches inside the mouth
- Increased risk of developing gum disease, a leading cause of tooth loss
- Delayed healing process following tooth extraction, periodontal treatment or oral surgery
- Lower success rate of dental implant procedures
- Increased risk of developing oral cancer, thousands of people die from mouth cancer every year.
Smoking and other tobacco products can lead to gum disease by affecting the attachment of your bone and soft tissue to your teeth. This could lead to
infections, such as periodontal disease and also seems to
impair blood flow to the gums which may affect wound healing known as
dry socket. If you smoke you will need more regular appointments with a dental hygienist.
