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Smoking, a healthy and beautiful mouth worst enemy

We all know that addiction to tobacco has repercussions throughout the body, some more or less frequent, but among all of them, those that occur in the mouth always appear.

At Cute Smile, we cater to multiple smoking patients who find it difficult to stop smoking, but who really do not know the real consequences of their addiction. In general, when asked if they know the risks of smoking in their mouths, everyone tells us that the teeth become yellow and have some halitosis associated with the habit, however, few are aware that the greater affection caused by the Tobacco appears below the gingiva, which is known as periodontal disease, which can lead to loss of dental pieces.

In smokers, the gums are usually inflamed, and until the periodontal state becomes visually severe, the patient is not aware of all the risks. Often, it is the bleeding of the gum which causes the smoker patient to go to the doctor's office.

Thus, the number of pathogenic bacteria that are in the mouth, together with the lower blood supply and oxygen to the gums, increases the destruction of the set of elements that support the dental pieces, leading to the loss of them. Among the many consequences, we highlight the most frequent:

• Delay of healing in surgical procedures such as implants, grafts, extractions, etc.
• Risk of infection due to the presence of constant bacteria in the medium and by alterations in the microcirculation.
• Slower osseointegration with greater risk of failure.
• Pigmentation of the dental pieces, appearing spots throughout the mouth and a darker color in a generalized way.
• Risk of long-term treatments, especially implants.
• Increased dental plaque, which can lead to periodontal disease.
• Halitosis, caused by substances such as tar and additives from cigarettes.
• Reduction of taste and smell, limiting the senses especially noticeable when eating.
• Oral cancer, because of the large number of carcinogenic substances in tobacco.

Therefore, in our consultation, from the first moment we need to know the degree of addiction in which our patients are.

For patients who wish to quit but have not yet quit, we offer a program called "NO TOBACCO, YES TO MY TEETH," carried out by the psychologist at the addiction clinic, she will help to stop smoking To your addiction and at the same time ensure the success of your particular dental treatment and overall health.

For more information call the clinic's telephone number 5571584079 or write an email to contacto@cutesmileclinic.com