Smokers More Expected to Have Dental Issues

Everybody knows that smoking is a bad habit and smokers usually suffer from dental diseases. The contribution of smoking to a lot of dental problems is great. Here, we are not only talking about cigarettes but such tobacco products as cigars, smokeless tobacco can present dental health problems. Those people who are considered to be heavy smokers will experience a great risk of oral cancer.

It is the most dangerous disease that can be experienced by a tobacco user as the progression of oral cancer is quick and can have a fatal consequence if the disease is not treated in the proper way. Another most frequent disease that happens to heavy smokers is considered to be a gum disease followed by tooth lost in grownups. Those people who smoke can also hardly recover after oral surgery procedure.

But, according to the study published by the American Dental Association, heavy smokers are more expected to have problems with the root canals. There is also a study that demonstrates the need of root canal treatment is increased in smokers but the risk factors decrease if these people give it up. That is why people who smoke a lot need to pay attention to preventative treatment and understand its importance. We all need to understand that any cigarettes or cigars include different toxins associated with cancer.

Besides, if you do not smoke but stay in a room with a smoker you increase the risk for dental problems as well. Dentists consider that the best treatment for all the mentioned diseases is to quit smoking as soon as possible. By quitting smoking, you will not only experience benefits in association with your teeth but other body parts as well. If you smoke your will not have a beautiful smile and you have a risk of getting stains on your teeth and you will not remove them with simple brushing.

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