In 2019, Say No to Smoking and Yes to Oral Health

1. In 2019, Say No to Smoking and Yes to Oral Health It's time to make a New Year’s Resolution to quit smoking habits and improvise your oral health. People who smoke exploit themselves to many oral diseases like gum diseases, tooth loss and it can get even worse like oral cancer. Smokers develop a low resistance to infections which hinders their fight with the infections and lowers the recovery. Quit Smoking and it will reduce the risk of developing gum diseases and oral cancer and it will boost the person’s response to gum treatment. It is very important for a smoker to visit a dentist to have a regular checkup of their teeth so as to improve oral health. Dr. Prem Nanda and Dr. Sacheev Nanda are highly qualified and experienced in dentistry. They can guide with proper treatment and follow up to enhance your oral health. What oral problems can a smoker face?

2. 1.Periodontal Disease The periodontal disease eradicates the bone surrounding and supporting your teeth due to infections. This bone holds your teeth firm into your jawbone and makes you chew easily. As gum disease progresses, more bone is lost making the teeth lose and eventually fall out or removed by the dentist. Smokers typically do not have bleeding gums as they have a low blood supply to the gums, so their gum disease is often disguised. People who smoke less than 10 cigarettes per day are two times more likely to promote gum disease. This gets increased to four to five times more likely in heavier smokers. Also, the more cigarettes smoked, the bad gum disease gets. Smokers do not react as well to gum treatment as non-smokers. Smokers are at a greater risk of developing acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, a very severe condition of the gum, which smells and tastes bad. Symptoms of gum disease- •Swollen, red, bleeding gum. •Bad breath and a bad taste •Tooth loss •Spaces between your teeth. Please visit your dentist if you notice any one of these symptoms and signs.

3. 2.Oral Cancer Oral cancer consists of cancer of mouth, tongue, palate, cheek. People who smoke 40 cigarettes every day and chug alcoholic drinks per day are 35 times more likely to catch oral cancer than the people who do not smoke or drink. Chemicals contained in tobacco cause genetic changes in cells of the mouth cavity hence exposing the mouth to carcinogenic chemicals which leads to the development of oral cancer. People who stop smoking and drinking alcohol have the same risk of developing mouth cancer as non-smokers after 10 years. It is most likely to occur on the floor of the mouth or the side of the tongue. Symptoms of Oral Cancer •Ulcers in the mouth that don’t disappear after 6-10 days. •Red patch in the mouth •White patch in the mouth •Mouth swelling To conclude, it necessary for a smoker to try to quit smoking because it adversely affects the mouth and leads a way to oral cancer to develop. People who smoke often might require extensive oral hygiene till they stop smoking. Many medications and smoking alternatives are available which cause no harm as the tobacco does. Never forget to visit your nearest dentist for regular checkups and the necessary treatments. Nanda Dental Care has been ranked amongst the top most Dental Clinics in India. With highly experienced staff, world class infrastructure and contemporary dental technology Nanda Dental Care Premiere has become an iconic dental clinic.