Tooth loss is often a side effect of gum disease, and it can lead to bone loss, an altered facial appearance, and gum deterioration. Dental implants can restore the look and function of missing teeth, but you may be at a higher risk of tooth loss if you smoke tobacco. Watch the video to learn the connection between tooth loss and smoking.
Smoking cigarettes can discolor your teeth and cause gum disease, but it can also mask common symptoms associated with gum disease such as bleeding. You may have advancing gum disease—which usually results in tooth loss—and not know it because of your smoking habits. Consult with your dentist on how to quit smoking and treat gum disease.
When you call University Associates in Dentistry, you can work with accomplished teeth implant specialists and general dentists near Chicago. Please call us at (312) 704-5511 to get started on better dental health.
