How smoking affects your teeth

December 4, 2021 by · Leave a Comment 

Article written by Elite Dental Group.

Smoking has been known to cause serious health problems including damaging a person’s oral health. Additionally, the longer a person smokes the harder it will be to reverse the damage.

Here are some of the most common side effects caused by smoking.

Tooth discoloration – Smoking can cause teeth to discolor quickly as it coats the teeth resulting in yellow/brown stains.

Tooth decay – Although most people associate smoking with oral cancer and gum sensitivity, smoking can also cause tooth decay by weakening the enamel. As teeth weaken they will tend to crack causing crevices where food particles can settle and decay.

Periodontal disease – Gum disease is a bacterial infection that starts with bleeding gums, swelling, and redness. While patients who are at the early stages of this disease can receive treatment that can reverse symptoms, long-term smoking can worsen this condition resulting in tooth loss.

Tooth loss – As gum disease progresses, tooth loss is inevitable. Patients will notice that their teeth seem looser and will need to undergo extractions to ensure the tooth is removed correctly.

Quitting smoking and tobacco use is the only way to ensure good oral health. In many cases, teeth can be cleaned, polished, and whitened with treatments such as fillings, crowns, and bridges to improve strength and reduce deterioration.

Dr. Andre Eliasian is one of the leading dentists in cosmetic dentistry in Glendale CA. His clinic offers several services which include teeth whitening, bleaching, veneers, and crowns. If you are looking for tooth whitening in Glendale or dental implants in Glendale call for an appointment.

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