Linking Smoking with Gum Disease

We have been all aware how smoking affects our lungs, however recent studies showed that smoking and gum disease are closely related to each other. It showed that smoking is a major cause of gum disease. A smoker has an greater risk of having a gum disease compared to non- smokers. A smoker is four times more likely to experience gum or periodontal disease.

Smoking affects the gums that supports the teeth. If gums are damaged it can lead to gum disease such as bleeding gums, gingivitis, receding gums and halitosis or bad breath.

Smokers need to practice superior oral hygiene and regular visit to the dentist is necessary, symptoms of gum disease may be detected and treated early. Thus gum diseases and receding gums treatment and gingivitis treatment may be avoided entirely.