How Tobacco Usage Affect Your Oral Health

 The effects of tobacco on your overall health are well known- a high risk of developing lung cancer, breathing problems, chronic obstructive, pulmonary disease, etc. But you may not know that smoking can lead to oral health problems and make it more difficult to treat those problems, too. 

- Teeth wear down faster 

- Fewer dental treatment options

- Gum disease is harder to treat

- More likely to get sick

- Irritated gums (chewing tobacco)

- Tooth sensitivity and erosion due to sand and grit