Smoking is not only harmful to the lungs, but also to the teeth. Tooth decay, unsightly discoloration and gum inflammation are all caused by cigarette smoke. For this reason, smokers also develop dental health problems much earlier than non-smokers, for example. In today's blog post, we explain why dental care should be adapted for smokers.
Why you as a smoker have to pay special attention to your teeth
There are many reasons why you, as a smoker, need to take special care of your teeth. The effects of smoking are clearly visible in the form of yellow discoloration. But excessive consumption of coffee, tea or regular consumption of red wine can also lead to unsightly discoloration of your teeth.
Unfortunately, this type of discoloration is often more than just a cosmetic problem. The heavy deposits roughen the tooth surfaces. This in turn makes it easier for harmful bacteria to attach themselves to them.
But that's not all, because smoke has been proven to change the composition of saliva. Antibacterial substances contained in saliva are killed by cigarette smoke. Saliva that has been altered in this way can indirectly lead to other dental diseases. These include dry mouth, periodontitis and periodontal inflammation.
This is what you should do for your teeth as a smoker
Quitting smoking would be the best solution to prevent dental problems caused by smoking. But every smoker knows that quitting is not always easy. In order to still have beautiful and healthy teeth as a smoker, careful dental hygiene and care is essential.
A visit to the dentist should take place at least twice a year. The motto here is: the earlier potential problems are identified, the faster the dentist can take action and prevent further dental diseases.
Tips for daily dental care as a smoker
Brush your teeth regularly. If you smoke, you should brush your teeth 2 to 3 times a day if possible. Brushing around 30 minutes after eating also reduces the desire for the next cigarette. If you smoke, you should also be careful not to brush your teeth with too much pressure. Our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush is perfect for this. Brush your teeth without pressure and enjoy perfect cleanliness.
It is also important for you as a smoker that you clean the spaces between your teeth particularly thoroughly. Our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush helps you reach the places where you have previously failed with a normal toothbrush.
Also chew gum regularly. Although chewing gum is not an alternative to daily dental care, it does stimulate saliva production. This also activates your body's defenses. Treat yourself to a professional teeth cleaning regularly.
To promote your dental health as a smoker, you should also drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and eat a healthy diet without excessive sugar consumption.
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