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.