Tobacco use, whether it’s smoking cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco, has a serious negative impact on your oral health. Consuming tobacco has a serious impact not only on your health but on your overall health. Tobacco causes many types of cancer every year, it also gives rise to many diseases.
Tobacco use, especially smoking, is a major cause of various types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, oral, throat, pancreas, bladder, kidney, and cervical cancer. It contains many carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) that can damage DNA and lead to the growth of cancer cells.
Dr. Sagir Ejaz, HOD Dental, Paras Health, Gurugram gave us more details about this. Dr Sagar tells us how tobacco affects your oral health.
Tobacco spoils your oral health
increased risk of oral cancer
Tobacco use is a major cause of oral cancer. Harmful chemicals in tobacco products can damage cells in your mouth, throat, and lips, which can lead to the development of cancerous tumors.
gum disease
Tobacco use weakens the immune system and impairs blood flow to the gums, making it easier for bacteria to invade gum tissue. This can further lead to gum diseases, which show symptoms such as swollen and bleeding gums, bad breath, and tooth loss.
discoloration of teeth
The nicotine and tar in tobacco products can stain your teeth, making them yellow or brown over time. These stains are challenging to remove.
bad breath
Tobacco use leaves a lingering odor in your mouth, which cannot be easily masked by mints or mouthwash and can negatively affect your social relationships and self-confidence.
Quitting tobacco is important for your oral health for several reasons:
prevent serious diseasesTobacco use significantly increases the risk of oral cancer, gum disease, and other oral health problems. By quitting, you lower your chances of developing these serious diseases and improve your overall health.
improve oral hygiene– Tobacco stains on your teeth are difficult to remove and bad breath can be embarrassing. Quitting tobacco prevents further discoloration of the teeth and restores the natural color of your teeth. It also eliminates persistent bad breath, improving your oral hygiene and overall appearance.
save money- Tobacco use is not only injurious to your health but also costly. By quitting, you can save a significant amount of money spent on tobacco products, which can be put into better oral health care or other important aspects of your life.
Improvement in overall health- Tobacco use is harmful not only on oral health but also on your overall health. By skipping it, you reduce the risk of various diseases including lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory problems, thereby leading you towards a healthier and longer life.
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