How Bad is Tobacco for Oral Health?

Run a Smile Away from Tobacco!

If you are a tobacco user (i.e. chewing, cigarettes, cigars, etc.), it is likely no news to you that tobacco can lead to serious physical and oral health problems. That being said; be sure to be screened for oral cancer at least every six months. It is vital that you address this type of issue early on! In addition to concerns about cancer, smoking is a big factor in gum disease, tooth loss, and other problems. Chewing tobacco also may cause damage to oral tissues as well as gum disease and tooth loss. Even e-cigarettes can cause similar problems with the mouth simply because of the nicotine they contain. From my view as a dentist, the bottom line is that smoking will make it difficult to keep your teeth for your lifetime.

Lloyd E. Parmley, D.M.D.
A Practice Limited to Periodontics • Implants • Gum Diseases
6909 Burlington Pike, Suite B • Florence, KY 41042-1618
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