Does Tobacco affect your Teeth?

      

Most of the people are now aware that smoking is not good for their health. It can cause different types of health issues and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, so many people don't realize the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and also causes to mouth cancer.

People who smoke are more likely to spread bacterial plaque, which leads to gum disease. The gums are affected because smoking lead to decrease the oxygen level in the bloodstream, so the infected gums don't heal. Gum disease is still the most regular cause of tooth loss in adults. People who smoke may find they are more likely to releases bad breath than non-smokers.

Smokers are three to six times more likely to increase gum disease or periodontal disease, which can infects the roots of the teeth and it cause teeth to fall out.

Remedies for smokers:

• Always use a tooth brush with “M” shaped bristles for better cleanliness of teeth than ordinary tooth brushes with flat bristles.
• Do not use hard tooth brushes because it will damage the gums.
• Better suggestion is to Quit Smoking.
• Decrease the usage number of cigarettes in a day.
• Brushing twice regularly and get your teeth cleaned by a dentist every 6 months.