Smoking can cause a variety of dental problems, including cavities, gum disease and oral cancer. Below are even more reasons to try to quit. Thanks for visiting us at Advanced Endodontics of Lakewood, OH.It’s no secret that smoking raises the risk of a whole gamut of health problems, from cancer, to lung disease, to early death. And that’s why we at Healthy Living are glad that quitting smoking is one of the top New Year’s resolutions people make.
In fact, a recent study conducted by Legacy, a quit-smoking advocacy organization, shows that resolving to quit smoking is becoming more in vogue — twice as many people reported making quitting smoking a resolution this year, compared with last, MyHealthNewsDaily reported.
But aside from lowering your risk of scary conditions, there’s a whole other list of reasons why it’s good for you — and everyone around you — to toss away those cigarettes.
Your Mouth Will Thank You
Quitting the habit could dramatically decrease your risk of dental problems like cavities and gum disease, and even more dangerous conditions like oral cancer, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.HealthDay reported that compared with former smokers, smokers have a 1.5-times higher risk of developing at least three oral health conditions.
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