So why does smoking cigarettes cause gum disease?
Periodontitis is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults with smokers three times more likely to suffer from tooth loss than non smokers. When you smoke a cigarette you restrict the amount of oxygen available to the gums resulting in bacteria to grow more rapidly on the gums and for gum disease to progress due to plaque build up along and under the gum line.
Cigarette smoking also constricts the blood vessels in the gums resulting in insufficient nutrients being delivered to the gums and also weakens the immune system resulting in the body having less ability to naturally fight gum disease.
Additionally periodontitis has been linked to serious health problems such as an increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Research at the University of Buffalo found that periodontitis may cause oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream and trigger the creation of C-reactive proteins within the liver which increase the risk of heart disease.
Smoking and Gum Disease | Periodontitis
The health risks from smoking affect nearly every organ within the human body with peridontitis being just one of the many consequences of smoking long-term. So what is Peridontitis?
There are two main types of gum disease: Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Gingivitis - Gingivitis (inflammation of the gum) results from the build up of bacteria in dental plaque resulting in the gums becoming irritated by plaque and gums around the teeth becoming red and swollen and bleeding even when gently brushed. Gingivitis can lead to periodontitis.
Periodontitis - Periodontitis (inflammation around the tooth) results from the progression of gingivitis and is a dental disease that results in the destruction of tooth ligaments and bone that surround and support the teeth. The result of periodontitis is the loss of tooth support and teeth becoming loose and falling out or needing to be removed.
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So what does periodontitis look like? Like all images related to smoking and disease, the images of periodontitis are graphic, however if you are unaware of the full impact smoking long-term can have on your gums and mouth then click here
So how do you avoid the possibility of periodontitis, a receding gum line, blackened teeth and a toothless grin....
The answer is quit smoking cigarettes and reduce the risk of gum disease, periodontitis and the other oral problems associated with smoking which include oral cancer, loss of taste, stained teeth and the bad breath that results from smoking.
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