Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco users are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers?It's true! Smoking is responsible for almost 75 percent of gum disease in adults; and similar to smokers, adults who smoke pipes and cigars, as well as those using smokeless tobacco, are just as susceptible to gum disease and other tobacco related health problems.
Tobacco products usage have been linked to the following health problems:
- Oral Cancer
- Gum Disease
- Toss Loss
- Gum Recession
- Delayed Healing
- Mouth Sores
- Loss Of Taste and Smell
- Bad Breath
- Tooth and Tongue Stains
If you are interested in protecting your oral health, we strongly recommend that you quit using tobacco products! We at Thomas Family Dentistry can recommend different options to help you quit. We are dedicated to helping you protect your oral heath - and quitting smoking and the use of all tobacco products is a significant step in the right direction.
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