Saturday, May 9, 2009



Other tobacco products are also harmful to your periodontal health. Smokeless tobacco also can cause gums to recede and increase the chance of losing the bone and fibers that hold your teeth in place.Researches also have found that the following problems occur more often in people who use tobacco products:
Oral cancer
Stained teeth
Tooth loss
Bone loss
Loss of taste
Less success with periodontal treatment
Less success with dental implants
Gum recession
Mouth sores Facial wrinkling
Bad Breath


Tips To Help You Quit
Picking a stress-free time to quit.

Brushing your teeth often.

Asking for support and encouragement from family, friends, and colleagues.

Getting plenty of rest and eating a well-balanced diet.

Starting some form of exercise or activity each day to relieve stress and improve your health.

Keep oral substitutes handy such as carrots,apples And sugarless gum.

Change your daily routine and spending more time in Places where smoking is prohibited.

Save Your Smile
Recent studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and Progression of periodontal disease. In addition, following periodontal treatment or any type of oral surgery, the Chemicals in tobacco can slow down the healing process and make the treatment results less predictable.
How does smoking increase your risk for periodontal disease?
As a smoker, you are more likely than nonsmokers to have the following problems:
1.Calculus – plaque that hardens on your teeth and can only be removed during a professional cleaning
2.Deep pockets between your teeth and gums
3.Loss of the bone and tissue that support your teeth


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