By Arthur Kezian
Smoking is dangerous for your dental health. Chewing tobacco can be even more dangerous to your oral health. There are many instances of smoking addicts transitioning themselves to healthier less nicotine system of chewing, dipping and snubbing. The sooner you stop snubbing and dipping the tobacco, the better oral health you will have. Dr. Kezian dentist and staffs explains a range of consequence that people using tobacco can have in the future.
Dangers within Smokeless Tobacco
A person should first understand the fact that tobacco is comprised of harmful carcinogens and toxins irrespective of whether it is smoked or chewed. Results are the same. Chewing tobacco can lead the person to have a range of illnesses in the future. This might range from oral cancer which is the worst type of cancer a person can have on their teeth and mouth to gum disease which is another popular condition caused because of smoking and chewing.
Oral Cancer is the worst form of disease that is caused by the carcinogens present in tobacco.
· The likelihood of oral cancer can be detected through oral cancer screenings which is commonly done by most of the dental offices. The visible form of this disease appears in the form of sore on the mouth that will bleed and would not heal with respect to time. · The cancer would be formed on any area depending up on the area where the tobacco has been used excessively. The most usual portions in the mouth where the cancer is usually found to be affected include gums, cheek, tongue or throat.
Leukoplakia is a precancerous condition which can be treated and corrected. It is usually caused by the juices of tobacco and is visible in the form of white spots present in gums, cheeks and tongues. It is good to immediately schedule an appointment with Dr. Kezian facility in Los Angeles for the diagnosis of Leukoplakia.
Gum Disease is another disease caused through chewing tobacco. It is especially caused through sugars from tobacco which is capable of feeding harmful bacteria that produces tooth decaying acids. This tooth decaying acids will then cause cavities, mouth sores and finally gum disease. For a regular user of smokeless tobacco, possibility is high for them to get affected with gum recession. It usually occurs when the tobacco comes in continuous contact with the gum tissues.
· Gum Disease is also popularly known as Periodontal disease and if untreated would lead to dental complications such as sensitive teeth, loose teeth, cavities and even teeth loss. The first form of gum disease is known as Gingivitis in which the person can witness gum bleeding at the time of brushing. Other symptoms include deep purple or red gum tissue. The gums are also seen appearing as swollen and sensitive most of the times.· The periodontal diseases play a major role in destroying the connective tissues and thereby causing the teeth in becoming loose on their sockets as the pockets goes deeper.
· The most common form of treatments for the gum disease includes periodontal care, scaling and root planning. The periodontal pockets are usually cleaned by the dentist in removing the gingival infection and this process is known as scaling or deep cleaning.
Cosmetic effects
Chewing smokeless tobacco can have cosmetic implications on the personality of the person suffering from it.
· The most important among them includes change in the colour of teeth that can tarnish their appearance during social interactions.· In addition to it, Bad Breath is another cosmetic problem caused from excessive tobacco usage.
These symptoms can be prevented to a greater extent by having regular dental check up and thereby maintaining proper dental hygiene by visiting Dr. Kezian and staff in Los Angeles.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 -N.S.
