Damage to the teeth from smoking?

Smoking is harmful to basically all parts of your body, but sometimes we don’t consider the effect it can have on Oral Health. Smoking causes periodontal disease, delay healing of the mouth, and increases the risk of oral cancer. Additionally, it worsens bad breath, and the stains that accumulate from smoking are usually impossible to remove without the help of a dentist.

Check out this video from the ADA about the American Cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout”:

Smoking can contribute to these problems in the mouth:

• Tooth discoloration
• Irritation and swelling of the gums
• Increased jaw bone loss
• Faster plaque and tartar buildup
• More risk of gum disease, oral cancer, and periodontal disease

In addition to immediate benefits to your oral health, quitting smoking also reduces the risks for high blood pressure, heart disease, and lung cancer. Smokers who quit get to immediately have a whiter smile and better gum health.

To schedule an appointment at LaFuria Dental and check on the state of your oral health, call 330-856-4214.

LaFuria Dental LLP
8501 E. Market St.
Warren, OH 44484
Phone: 330-856-4214