We all know that smoking cigarettes can have adverse effects upon one’s health. However, were you aware that this habit may also impact common procedures performed by a dentist? For example, smokers are at a higher risk for developing complications such as infections. However, this is only the beginning. There are several other concerns which need to be addressed.
Smoking has been shown to lengthen the body’s recovery time after a dental procedure. Not only does smoking tend to stifle the immune response, but nicotine contracts the blood vessels around the gums and teeth.
Thus, fewer nutrients are able to arrive at the site of a recent intervention. In some cases, the procedure may have to be performed again.
Here are three reasons why it is best to quit smoking:
- You will be less likely to develop an infection.
- Issues such as pain and healing times will be reduced.
- Your immunity will be restored, so your health will improve.
"Tobacco use has been shown to affect the success of almost all procedures performed in the oral cavity."
Learn more about the oral effects of smoking:
https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/did-you-know-smoking-can-impact-your-dental-procedures/