Chances are, you know that smoking and chewing tobacco are among the worst things you can do
to your body. The devastating effects of tobacco use are well-documented and
often discussed, yet an estimated 19.3% of adults aged 18 and older in the
United States smoke cigarettes. To help raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco
use, Grand
Prairie dentist, Dr. Quinn Smith, lists some of the things you
should know about smoking’s effects on your physical and oral health.
Just Say No
- Due to
its widespread use, cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable death
in the US. The habit is responsible for approximately 443,000 deaths every
year (which equals about one out of every five deaths).
- To
clarify, smoking is a major
contributing factor to a host of humanity’s most daunting diseases,
including cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory illness/failure, and
many more. In fact, for every person who passes away from a smoking-related disease, there
are 20 more still suffering from at least one illness caused by the bad
habit.
- According
to numerous studies and research data, smoking takes an average 13-14
years off of a smoker’s lifespan.
- Whether
you smoke or chew tobacco, your mouth is the medium used to introduce the
substance into your body, so its effects on your teeth and gums should
come as no surprise. Tobacco use can stain your teeth, contribute to
chronic bad breath (halitosis),
and significantly increase your risk of developing destructive dental diseases.
- The
toxic chemicals in tobacco can interfere with the proper function of your
gum tissue cells, making you more susceptible to gum disease. Smoking also impairs the blood flow to our gum
tissue and can negatively affect your mouth’s ability to heal.
- Tobacco use is also one of the
leading causes of oral cancer, which newly affects 42,000 Americans a year
and claims the lives of over 8,000 people in the same time span.
ABOUT YOUR GRAND PRAIRIE DENTIST:
Dr. Quinn Smith is a well-respected and highly experienced
general, restorative, and family dentist in Grand Prairie, TX. He takes a
patient-first approach that starts from the moment patients enter our Pecan Tree Dental office, and he
offers a three-year guarantee on all dental work that he performs. Whether you
and your family are new or returning patients, you can schedule a consultation
or your next appointment with Dr. Smith by contacting
us at (972) 262-5111.
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