Does Smoking Leads to Dental Problems?
SMOKING AND ORAL HEALTH Oral health, often ignored is a fundamental aspect of our overall well being. In this article we delve into significant consequences that smoking can have on your mouth teeth and gums. Smoking has hazardous effects on oral health. Not only it causes staining of teeth and bad breath but it has severe adverse effects on teeth gums and overall health. The chemicals like Tar and Nicotine found in cigarettes cause permanent intrinsic discoloration in teeth. Furthermore nicotine constricts blood vessels leading to reduced blood flow to gums eventually causing Gum Diseases. Smoking has been linked to periodontitis because it also weakens the immune system, impairing the body’s ability to repair tissues and fight infection. Smoker...