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The effects of smoking will affect your teeth very quickly for sure. It will not take a long time for the nicotine/tar content in cigar to change the color of your teeth yellow. Persistent smoking can even change your teeth brown which would be very unattractive. Apart from respiratory problem and lung cancer, gum diseases are yet another ill effect of smoking.
We all know that smoking is hazardous to our health but many do not know that smoking can adversely affect the teeth. Smoking affects the immune system of the body eventually weakening the capability of the body to wrestle against infections. Researches quotes strongly that smokers have more risk to develop gum diseases than the non-smokers.
The disease is usually painless and thus only discovered when people visit their dentist. The progression of chronic gum disease can often be prevented by a good, daily oral health routine, together with preventive care by a dentist and dental hygienist.
EFFECT OF smoking ON ORAL HEALTH:
Bad breath, discolored teeth, decreased smell and taste, increased risk of developing cavities, exposing tooth roots which are sensitive to hot and cold temperatures and long term use of tobacco results in oral cancer are some of the effects of smoking on oral health.
Will smoking lead to loss of teeth?
Yeah, Smoking has a huge impact on oral health. Smoking will aid to build a plague on your teeth eventually resulting in gum diseases. Continual smoking will minimize the blood flow in our body which in turn will prevent the nutrients from reaching the tissues around the teeth. The supporting bone will also recede and the tooth will become loose. There are many people who suffer from receding gums as a result of regular smoking. Devastation of gum tissues, tartar formation, and loss of bones are some of the other adverse effects that you may have to deal with as a result of the habit.
Treatment of Dental Problems
To defend you from all these types of dental problems, health experts like Dr. Ihab Emil Hawary advise to quit smoking. Without giving up smoking any kind of treatment for the dental problems will go in vain. Practice and improve a proper dental hygiene like regular brushing and flossing which will prevent the repetition of dental problems. Visit a dentist for the treatment of dental problems. On the dentists advice, go for medications. Also drink at least 10 glasses of water which helps in flossing away the toxins.
Dr. Hawaryis the founder of California Smile Design Dental Group located in Irvine, CA. Dr. Hawarys genuine artistic talent, many years of in depth experience, advanced training and dedication to the highest levels of excellence allow him to provide general and cosmetic dentistry at the highest possible level. He has preformed numerous ultimate Smile Designs achieving fantastic results for his patients.
