Smokers May Want to Kick Butt Before Dental Procedures
Smokers will want to quit before oral surgery in preparation for a prompt recovery.
Smokers will want to quit before oral surgery in preparation for a prompt recovery.
Not only are smokers more likely to develop periodontal disease and have more severe cases of the disease than nonsmokers are, they are also more susceptible to treatment failure.
Secondhand smoke may be associated with bone loss in subjects with periodontitis.
Tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and progression of periodontal disease.
Cigar or pipe smokers were three times more likely as non-smokers to have gum disease.