Fact #1: Any tobacco products including chew, snuff, cigars, and cigarettes can cause oral health issues and cancer.
Fact #2: Some oral health problems include bad breath, gum disease, and tooth loss.
Fact #3: Over 43, 000 Americans are diagnosed each year with oral cancer or throat cancer.
Fact #4: Oral cancer kills roughly one person every hour of every day.
Fact #5: Oral cancer is characterized by sores in your mouth that may bleed and do not heal.
Fact #6: Smokers are nearly four times more likely to develop gum disease than non-smokers.
Fact #7: Smoking interferes with the cell function of your gum tissue thereby making smokers more susceptible to infections such as periodontal disease.
Fact #8: Smoking impairs blood flow–which is crucial to the health of your gums–to the gum tissue which slows healing.
Fact #9: Periodontal disease is the major reason for tooth loss.
Fact #10: Advanced periodontal disease, periodontitis, causes deterioration of the jawbone leading to tooth loss.
Fact #11: Smokers are also at risk for tooth loss due to excessive decay caused by bacterial plaque.
Fact #12: Other oral health issues caused by smoking include stained teeth and tongue, bad breath, and an impaired sense of taste and smell.
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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