No Smoking Day
This year Wednesday 11th March marks the British Heart Foundation’s No Smoking Day.
At Woodcock Lane Dental Care we are supporting one of the country’s biggest health awareness campaigns, designed to encourage current smokers to quit by providing readily available support and advice.
Most people know that smoking has been linked to causing heart disease and cancer but not as many people realise the degree to which smoking affects their oral health too. Here’s a list of known problems smokers encounter:
- Bad breath
- Tooth discolouration
- Increased build-up of plaque and tartar on the teeth
- Increased risk of developing gum disease
- Delayed healing process following tooth extraction, periodontal disease, or oral surgery
- Lower success rate of dental implant procedures
- Increased risk of developing oral cancer
No Smoking Day presents us with an opportunity to explain how stopping smoking can benefit the person. Within the first month of giving up an ex-smoker will begin to experience the following:
- Improved sense of smell
- Improved sense of taste
- More energy
- Whiter teeth
- Better breathing
- Fresher breath
- Younger looking skin
- Healthier sex life
- Lowered stress levels
- Saving money
Regular visits to your dental team are essential to look after your teeth and gums, and even more so if you’re a smoker. Your dentist is best-placed to help you combat the effects of smoking, and to spot any other conditions that may need further investigation.
No Smoking Day will hopefully help to raise awareness across the UK that if you are a smoker and you would like to quit this year, March 11th would be a good time to try as you won’t be alone
To find out more about No Smoking Day and for help and advice on kicking the habit, visit the official campaign website. https://nosmokingday.org.uk/
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