31 May 2021 is World Health Organisation (WHO) World No Tobacco Day.
The theme this year is “Commit to Quit”.
At Forster Dental Centre, Dr Oxenbould and our entire Forster dental team have an interest in keeping you tobacco-free: It makes your teeth healthier too.
Smoking is bad for your health, and that includes your gums.
If you smoke, you have a higher risk of developing periodontal disease and, if you do have it, it is likely to be more severe and harder to treat than for non-smokers.
The more you smoke and the longer you are a smoker, the higher your risk becomes.
Most people know that smoking can cause lung and throat cancer, but many people still don’t know that it is one of the main causes of mouth cancer too.
Every year thousands of people die from mouth cancer brought on by smoking.
Smoking slows down blood flow throughout your oral cavity and thus, delays the healing process.
Because of this, simple dental procedures become more complicated:
Smoking or using chewing tobacco products make the teeth enamel more likely to stain.
Once you start using nicotine products, it doesn’t take long for your teeth to take on a yellowish appearance.
A teeth whitening procedure at Forster Dental Centre can help remove any stains and discolourations, making your teeth up to 8 shade lighter.
Tobacco products have a distinct odour that stays in the mouth after consumption.
Smoking tobacco also dries up the mouth, which makes smokers more prone to gum diseases and bad breath.
Consult your Forster dentist to create a quitting plan that’s best for you and your oral health.
Contact us on (02) 6555 5554 or request your appointment online here.
We are located at 1st Floor Forster Tower, 12 Wallis St in Forster.