Smoking effect on gum

  Gum (periodontal) disease is an infection of the gums and can influence the bone structure that upholds your teeth. In extreme cases, it can make your teeth drop out. Smoking is a significant reason for serious gum sickness Gum disease begins with bacteria (germs) on your teeth that get under your gums. If germs continue on your teeth for too long, layers of plaque (film) and tartar (hard plaque) form. Smoking causes dental problems, including: -Terrible breath -Tooth stains -Irritation of the opening of the salivary glands in the upper part of the mouth -Extended development of plaque and tartar on teeth -Extensive bone loss within the jaw -An increased hazard of leukoplakia, white patches inside the mouth -Increased risk of developing gum disease, a major source of dental misfortune -Deferred recovery measures after tooth extraction, periodontal treatment, or oral medical procedures -The low success rate of dental embedding methods -Increased risk of dev...