How Smoking Affects Your Teeth and Oral Cavity
The number of ways that smoking can affect your oral health is not a small list. It's a solemn one. If you're a smoker, parts of this list are obvious — but most are alarming.
· Stained Teeth, Bad
Breath, Loss of Smell and Taste.
·
Weakened Immune System.
·
Gum and Periodontal
Disease.
·
Tooth Decay and Loss
·
Mouth Sores and Ulcers
·
Oral Cancer
Smoking
Counseling and Your Dentist
Dentists play an important role in tobacco cessation and can
increase your rate of successfully quitting. They will analyze your oral health
and treat you for the present problem. They can make a plan for you to quit
tobacco.
1.
Get Ready: Set
your date to quit.
2.
Lean On Your Support System: Utilize
your friends, family, and health professionals to help you along.
3.
Create Distractions: When
urges to smoke arise, shift your focus to something else (exercise, hobby,
etc.).
4.
Medicate As Necessary: Speak
with your doctor about the benefits of using prescription or over-the-counter
medications.
How can
my dentist help me?
A visit to the dentist is an important first step. You need to
disclose your full medical history With the help from your dentist, you can
start your journey to quit. It’s never too late to get a healthy and strong
teeth
They will recommend a treatment for you. After this a suitable
treatment will be discussed with you and you can start the advised treatment.
Along with this, your dentist will assist you in tobacco cessation.