Millions of people die every year due to smoking and smoking-related diseases. The damage to the body of smokers is reflected both internally and externally. Although the damage caused by smoking to the organs is not always visible, the damage to the teeth and skin is visible. US dentist Dr. Maryam Hadian revealed the damage to the teeth of smokers from her social media account.
Showing the inside of a patient’s mouth in the video he shared from his TikTok account, Dr. “This is what ‘smoker’s teeth’ look like,” Maryam Hadian said. In the video posted on TikTok, dark brown staining is seen on each tooth, with the front and lower two back parts almost completely covered. The video shared by the doctor received more than half a million likes.
SMOKING HARMFUL TO THE TEETH
It is well known that the nicotine and tar in tobacco turn teeth yellow very quickly, and heavy smokers may see their teeth turn brown or gray after years of smoking.
Brushing the teeth at least twice a day can prevent staining. But it is unlikely that someone brushes their teeth every time they smoke. The risk isn’t just teeth, as smoking can lead to gum disease. The gums of smokers are most affected.
Because smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, so infected gums do not heal. Smoking causes people to have more dental plaque and to worsen gum disease faster than non-smokers.
RISK OF pharyngeal cancer!
Gum disease can have consequences of its own. Although most tooth loss is experienced, heart diseases, bad breath, sense of smell and taste can be lost. Smoking triggers much more serious diseases such as throat cancer and mouth cancer. Lung disorders, stroke and heart attack are also some of the ailments that await smokers.