Studies have long-since proved a strong correlation between
smoking and gum disease. However,
researchers at the University of North Carolina have concluded that exposure to
secondhand smoke for a few hours a day “can double a person's risk of severe
periodontal disease.” Periodontal
disease is not the only ill-effect of smoking.
It is only a matter of time before studies prove a correlation between
secondhand smoke and the rest of the dangers that come along with smoking.
Are you exposed to secondhand smoke on a regular basis? Are you exposing others to
secondhand smoke regularly?
It is no secret that smoking has some devastating effects on
the entire body. From a dental
perspective, here are some problems tobacco causes on just the mouth alone:
Discoloration of teeth
Bad breath
Gum recession
Bone loss
Tooth loss
Loss of taste
Sores in the mouth
Wrinkling around the mouth
ORAL CANCER
