A new scientific truth may ignore smoking: compared to non-nicotine addicts, they have between 2.6 to 6 times more likely to develop periodontal disease, commonly known as pyorrhea. This more or less possibility depends on the criterion used to define this condition, also called periodontitis.
In essence it is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. When these tissues weaken, the teeth loosen and eventually fall.
According to Robert Von Krammer, surgeon dentist specializing in oral rehabilitation, numerous recent studies show that smoking can be one of the most significant risk factors in the onset and progression of this disease. With smoking not only increases the chance of getting cancer or heart disease, but they can loosen teeth perfectly healthy and intact, he highlights.
The gum is inflamed and, simultaneously, reabsorbed bone. Then the tooth to be checked out, there is the possibility that deposit plaque on the root of the tooth. Once the plaque becomes calcified (in approx. 36 hours) and may not be removed by brushing.
He explained that the origin of this disease is multifactor, but those involved in their degree of response of each individual genetics, diabetes mellitus and smoking.
The dentist is particularly concerned about youth, and that often starts smoking from puberty or late adolescence. In his view, the need to socially fit to represent an image or uncool, mature or default, are the most predominant factors for acquiring this habit.
It states that the earlier young people start smoking, the greater the amount of cigarettes they smoke, so that they will be harder to future smoking cessation. That is, these smokers keep on its agenda early organic greater number of cigarettes smoked over time, with consequent health problems.
Quick Effects
The harmful effects of snuff promptly appear on the gums, as was shown, for example, dental examinations carried out on young people who do their military service in Spain. It was noted that at an early age (19 years on average) and there are clear signs of this disease in those who smoke.
The specialist said that several studies show a strong relationship between the amount smoked with the prevalence and severity of periodontitis. He emphasized that one study suggests that smoking is a risk factor more important than obeying the oral hygiene care or present a severe inflammation of the gums.
Moreover, Robert Von Krammer believes that smoking plays a significant role when the disease is refractory to treatment. When this happens, a high percentage of patients are smokers, he notes. Patients who choose to continue with the habit of smoking did not respond well to treatment or periodontal or implant, stresses.
In practical terms, smokers require better oral hygiene and more frequent visits after treatment. They will lose more teeth, more bone and more implants than nonsmokers, says.
In general, the periodontal status of former smokers are at an intermediate stage between those who have never smoked and smokers present. Although damage caused by snuff can not be reversed in these cases, these findings suggest that smoking cessation is equally beneficial for dental health.
Lilian DUERY A.
Source: El Mercurio (Santiago, Chile)
In essence it is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. When these tissues weaken, the teeth loosen and eventually fall.
According to Robert Von Krammer, surgeon dentist specializing in oral rehabilitation, numerous recent studies show that smoking can be one of the most significant risk factors in the onset and progression of this disease. With smoking not only increases the chance of getting cancer or heart disease, but they can loosen teeth perfectly healthy and intact, he highlights.
The gum is inflamed and, simultaneously, reabsorbed bone. Then the tooth to be checked out, there is the possibility that deposit plaque on the root of the tooth. Once the plaque becomes calcified (in approx. 36 hours) and may not be removed by brushing.
He explained that the origin of this disease is multifactor, but those involved in their degree of response of each individual genetics, diabetes mellitus and smoking.
The dentist is particularly concerned about youth, and that often starts smoking from puberty or late adolescence. In his view, the need to socially fit to represent an image or uncool, mature or default, are the most predominant factors for acquiring this habit.
It states that the earlier young people start smoking, the greater the amount of cigarettes they smoke, so that they will be harder to future smoking cessation. That is, these smokers keep on its agenda early organic greater number of cigarettes smoked over time, with consequent health problems.
Quick Effects
The harmful effects of snuff promptly appear on the gums, as was shown, for example, dental examinations carried out on young people who do their military service in Spain. It was noted that at an early age (19 years on average) and there are clear signs of this disease in those who smoke.
The specialist said that several studies show a strong relationship between the amount smoked with the prevalence and severity of periodontitis. He emphasized that one study suggests that smoking is a risk factor more important than obeying the oral hygiene care or present a severe inflammation of the gums.
Moreover, Robert Von Krammer believes that smoking plays a significant role when the disease is refractory to treatment. When this happens, a high percentage of patients are smokers, he notes. Patients who choose to continue with the habit of smoking did not respond well to treatment or periodontal or implant, stresses.
In practical terms, smokers require better oral hygiene and more frequent visits after treatment. They will lose more teeth, more bone and more implants than nonsmokers, says.
In general, the periodontal status of former smokers are at an intermediate stage between those who have never smoked and smokers present. Although damage caused by snuff can not be reversed in these cases, these findings suggest that smoking cessation is equally beneficial for dental health.
Lilian DUERY A.
Source: El Mercurio (Santiago, Chile)
