At Kings Dental Clinic, our team is big on reducing oral cancers and preventing damage to teeth and gums. And we are proud to be able to offer our patients smoking cessation Hammersmith!

Let’s take a look at some of the key benefits of giving up smoking with the help of our team.

Reduces tooth decay

Smoking cessation Hammersmith is about far more than simply kicking the habit; it is about improving your dental and overall health too.

When you smoke, you are breathing in hot smoke which, in turn, reduces the amount of saliva in your mouth.

Saliva plays a key part in keeping your mouth healthy; it makes your teeth ‘slippery’ and harder for plaque and debris to latch on to. By smoking, you may increase the amount of debris that adheres to your teeth, leading to a higher incidence of tooth decay.

Reduces gum disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is in essence when an accumulation of bacteria causes your gums to swell, become inflamed and more porous.

Smoking has been linked in many studies to the formation and worsening of gum disease, alongside the recurrence of it in those who have a history of this issue. Not only does gum disease increase the chances of you losing your teeth, but it has also been linked to secondary issues such as heart disease.

This is because the bacteria in your mouth can get access to your bloodstream via the porous gums.

Whitens smile

The main factor related to smoking and teeth is that the nicotine in the cigarettes causes them to become yellow and stained.

By undertaking smoking cessation Hammersmith, you will not only improve your physical health, but your teeth will be less likely to become stained and can be whitened by our team without the risk of this habit causing them to discolour again.

Reduces oral cancer risk

The links between smoking and cancer are well documented, but when you smoke, you are increasing your chances of developing oral cancer by up to ten times!

This not only pertains to smoking cigarettes, but is also linked to other aspects of tobacco use such as smoking pipes, cigars and even chewing tobacco. This is because the chemicals that come into contact with your inner mouth when you smoke alter the cells’ production genetically, thus increasing the chance that they will become damaged and cancerous.

By giving up smoking, from day 1, you reduce this risk greatly and our team at Kings Dental will be there every step of the way supporting you and offering you advice to help you make the right choices for your health.

Halitosis

Smoking can also cause offensive breath.

Many people who smoke report feeling self-conscious about their breath when talking to others, creating a social issue surrounding this habit.

Our team can help you to regain your confidence with our clinic and help you feel good about your social habits, your smile and your health again.

For more information on how our team can help you give up smoking, feel free to call our clinic today.