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Smoking and gum disease

How smoking is related to gum disease and a host of other sicknesses

JenniferJay
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Smoking and gum disease

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  1. Smoking and gum disease

  2. Link between smoking and gum disease • Smokers are more prone to gum disease and lose more teeth due to dental issues than non-smokers, says recent research. Smoking (pipes and cigars too) affects attachment of bone and soft tissue to teeth and even normal functioning of gum tissue cells, compounded by slow healing of wounds due to impaired blood flow to gums.

  3. Link between smoking and gum disease • Smokers also have more incidences of tooth loss and loss of bone within the jawbone that anchors teeth, oral and throat cancer, bad breath, stained and discoloured teeth, inflammation of salivary gland openings on roof of mouth, higher buildup of plaque and tartar on teeth and higher risk of leukoplakia or white patches inside mouth. Healing process after tooth extraction, periodontal treatment or any type of oral surgery becomes slower; success rate for dental implant procedures also becomes lower.

  4. Solution  Some believe smokeless tobacco (ex. snuff and  chewing tobacco) is safer than smoking, WRONG.  Solution - giving up smoking Ways to give up smoking - Medication to calm nicotine cravings, smoking cessation classes and support groups, herbal remedies, hypnosis  and acupuncture. Best discussed with one’s dentist.

  5. How your dentist can help German Dental Neuromuscular Clinic advises patients on giving up smoking, and will let people in on the many ways of giving up the habit.

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