Everyone that wants a bright smile and healthy mouth must stick to a number of habits that will keep their teeth as lustrous and straight as possible. This includes discontinuing the use of tobacco products, one of the worst habits for those that would like to avoid any number of serious oral health complications. If you would like to quit smoking or are currently smoking and would like to protect your teeth, gums, and the rest of your mouth as much as possible, our local dentist is here to help.

There are two primary side effects that can be found within the mouth that smokers are prone to. The first is a discoloration of the teeth. Smoke within the mouth has the ability to permeate deep into the teeth. The toxins that are found within smoke will slowly begin to discolor the enamel and dentin layers, leaving behind a dingy appearance.

In addition to discolored teeth, smokers are also at a much higher risk of oral cancers. Oral cancers are one of the most deadly forms of cancers and they must be caught in their earliest stages in order for a patient to have the best chance at treating this condition.

In order to avoid these devastating side effects, patients that smoke should visit our dentist as frequently as possible for thorough periodontal treatment. During these appointments will be inspect the entire mouth for any signs of abnormalities that may be a precursor to oral cancer as well as offer some of the treatments that will lower the chances of tooth decay and gum disease.

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