Stop Smoking – 99 Reasons to Quit
July 9, 2010 | 99 Reasons To Stop, Chemicals in Cigarettes, Facts About Smoking
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ORAL ALERT!
I’ve lost count of the number of times that Dentists tell me the damage that smoking does to your gums, your tongue, your lips. All that sensitive flesh inside your mouth is the front line for chemical attack when it comes to smoking.
Bad breath – also known as halitosis – of course is a huge factor and often people forget the damage that this foul smell is creating.
If you are a smoker, you are increasing your risk of gum disease which alarmingly leads to teeth falling out and loosing bone tissue from your jaw.
There are so many different risks’ simply associated with your mouth that come with smoking, these are just a few:
* Bad breath
* Tooth discolouration
* Gum discolouration
* Inflammation of the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth
* Increased build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth
* Increased loss of bone within the jaw
* Increased risk of leukoplakia, white patches inside the mouth
* Increased risk of developing gum disease, a leading cause of tooth loss
* Delayed healing process following tooth extraction, periodontal treatment, or oral surgery
* Lower success rate of dental implant procedures
* Increased risk of developing oral cancer
Pretty jaw dropping stuff -and that’s not even mentioning the deadening effect on your taste buds!
Now wouldn’t you like to put that fag out for good and start to smile with confidence again?
