WHOOPSY
I spent almost two hours in my wonderful dentist’s chair yesterday. It was supposed to be the “big day” for my “implanted” upper and lower partial dentures…
It is an understatement to say the lab goofed. Poor Dr. H. worked on my lower partial for all that time. The upper did not bear any type of resemblance to the shape and size of my mouth! It was like trying to insert a Titanium WALL of precious shining metal into a dark cavern that was way to small to hold it! I am trying to laugh but it’s just too sad for the holidays… Smoking does a lot of damage to your body! And that includes your teeth! And, you ask, What ARE the effects of smoking to your teeth? Here is a glimpse of answers…
Your teeth grip the cigarettes you smoke and come in direct contact with the dangerous toxins you inhale, when you take a drag. It’s little surprise they’re harmed so severely by tobacco. Symptoms of serious tooth problems may include:
Yellowing or browning of the teeth; Bleeding gums; Buildup of calculus (hardened plaque); Tooth decay, and Dry mouth.
These symptoms often lead to even greater side effects from smoking, such as: A greater need for root canals; Loss of teeth; Damaged tooth enamel... The issue can be more than just cosmetic. Smoking can impact the way you chew and how your bite aligns. One study found female smokers lost 1.5 teeth every TEN (10) years , and male smokers lose 2.9!
The next time you want to light up? Think of this great “Comic", ok?
