Frightening Risks of Tobacco Use from Your Edison Dentist
May 8, 2017
It’s a well-known fact that if you use tobacco products you’re increasing your risk of developing cancer—but there are many more equally terrifying consequences. Adult smokers are about three times as likely as non-smokers to have periodontitis. Research has shown that if all people stopped smoking today, periodontitis in the population would decrease as much as 50%. That’s why your Edison dentist wants to exemplify the importance of quitting tobacco products of any kind to improve your health. Let’s explore different types of tobacco and how they can drag down your well-being.