Advice for smokers

We hear about the harmful effects of smoking every day, and this habit also puts the health of your teeth at risk; it can even cause serious diseases of the mouth.

Tobacco smoke contains more than four thousand compounds, most of which are toxic and are absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth, causing many serious problems. These harmful compounds reduce the effectiveness of the mouth's defence system, thereby speeding up tartar formation.

On the surface of the teeth, smoke also causes stains and darkening, which can range from light brown to black, creating an unsightly effect. 

Smoking mainly does not cause tooth decay; instead, it destroys the tissues supporting the teeth, that is, it causes bone loss around the teeth, which can lead to the teeth loosening and being lost. Once periodontitis has developed, quitting smoking can help slow down the disease, but the disease itself can no longer be reversed, except in its early stage.

Smoking significantly damages not only the windpipe and the lungs, but also the mouth. The essence of the effect is that when smoking, we inhale hot, irritating smoke containing toxic substances.

Smoking weakens the immune system and slows down the healing of dental diseases. Nicotine is harmful to the gums and the cells in them, and slows down blood circulation. Studies show that in smokers, bone loss is twice as likely as in non-smokers, even with perfect oral hygiene.

These risks can only be avoided if we do not smoke at all, or quit cigarettes as soon as possible; at the practice, we help you maintain proper oral hygiene with the combined effect of professional dental hygiene treatments.