Smoking Kills!
How many times have you read this statement?
Even after reading it for countless times and knowing the end result, why is it that a lot many people still indulge in this life-threatening habit. Well, if you smoke, then lung diseases are not the only thing that you have to worry about. Strap in to be ridden with several dental problems.
This is how it goes down, a regular habit of smoking will lead to a decrease in your mouth’s ability to fight off the bacteria and viruses. And since there is no way to fight them. These pesky organisms will affect the overall health of your teeth at the end of which a condition like a plaque. It does not end here, once your teeth are infected with plaque, you become vulnerable to various other issues.
Yellow Teeth:
Tobacco sticks to the teeth and this leads to discoloration, a condition also called as discoloration. And this can turn into a permanent condition if you do not restrict yourself from smoking. It won’t matter how many whitening treatments you go for, once the condition is permanent, it is irreversible.
Gum Disease:
Gum diseases are more prevalent in those people who smoke or have smoked in the past. This is compared to those who do not smoke at all.
Do you know that if you do not quit smoking on time, the chances of suffering from periodontitis increase manifold?
Yes, periodontitis is a disease of the teeth whereby the gum and the internal jaw structure is rendered weak. And in the end, the teeth may start to fall or may have to be extracted. It is requested of you that do not lay waste to your precious life by indulging into an activity which is not productive at all, rather it takes a big toll on your health and life.
Breathing:
If a dentist cannot help you get rid of the bad breath due to excessive smoking, what can you expect from your mints? Leave aside, the health issues, having bad breath will also leave you embarrassed on several occasions. Plus, you will have to deal with problems like oral sores and other sorts of gum diseases. And this makes the already infused bad breath stick for a longer time. If you have a change of mind, then visit a dentist now and make sure to never smoke again. Don’t live with bad breath.
Healing issues:
Suffering from teeth issues will become even more difficult if you will not quit smoking at all. As it has been stated before that, smoking reduces shreds your mouth’s shield which otherwise protects it from diseases. So, if you do not quit smoking not only will you become more vulnerable to the incidence of several teeth problems, you can also lose on the treatment front, as it won’t heal with that speed and efficiency.
Oral Cancer:
Cancer! This word alone strikes fear in the heart of the people because till now we haven’t got a fool-proof cure for cancer. Hence, what you are doing by regular smoking is akin to the development of oral cancer. And this is as far as it goes, before this life ends and you will have wasted the most precious gift of life just to have a few puffs of smoke.
Oral cancer, like any other type of cancer, begins small. At first, you will see a few white spots inside the mouth, followed by chewing difficulties, numbness, and swallowing problems. Plus, having regular earache is also a sign of oral cancer. These symptoms are indeed overlapping with other mouth diseases, but the chances of oral cancer are still high. So, if you experience any of these symptoms, make sure to visit a dentist ASAP, because oral cancer is treatable if detected early.
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