In addition to bad breath, stained teeth, gum disease, and tooth loss, smoking can cause shrinking gums that lead to bone loss. Your mouth is the first line of defense against smoking. Your teeth and gums get the full blast of nicotine. Yellowing teeth and bad breath are minor effects compared to periodontal disease. Research indicates that smokers are seven times more likely to get periodontal disease, and that 75% of those with the disease are smokers. Smoking can cause:
Dr. Peddicord offers a complete range of preventative, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures as well as high quality dental prosthetics. If you have questions regarding the effects of smoking on your oral health, Dr. Peddicord can answer your questions and provide the services you need to maintain the health, beauty, and function of your teeth. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Erika Peddicord, please contact us at 515-963-3339. Our Ankeny, IA, office proudly provides general and cosmetic dentistry services to patients from Bondurant, Polk City, Elkhart, Alleman, and Cambridge.
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