World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31st and addiction is the cause of many oral diseases
A large part of the population believes that it takes many years for problems related to the use of tobacco products to appear. The truth, however, is another. They can be seen as soon as use begins. Therefore, on May 31 of each year, World No Tobacco Day actions mobilize the population to fight against smoking
One of the diseases caused by tobacco is bad breath, bad breath, and with it also the possible unsightly appearance of the teeth, such as stains or yellow teeth.
Claudia GoborMEC specialist in the treatment of bad breath, points out that electronic or physical cigarettes are both harmful to the mouth.
“It is important to note that both cause heating in the oral cavity, thus causing a desquamation of the mucous membrane and gums. This leads to the appearance of impaired breathing, ”she says.
Oral cleaning is essential
The doctor also points out that, even with a habit of smoking, cleaning the mouth is still essential.
“Smoking indirectly reduces the amount of saliva produced, as well as making it more viscous. This, in addition to causing discomfort, reduces the self-cleaning of the mouth, favoring the accumulation of bacteria in the region. Proper oral hygiene is therefore essential, such as flossing, brushing your teeth and also cleaning your tongue,” says the doctor.
According to Vigitel 2021 data, the total percentage of smokers aged 18 and over in Brazil is 9.1%, about 20 million people. According to the WHO, smoking kills more than 8 million people a year.
World No Tobacco Day was established in 1987 to raise awareness of preventable diseases and deaths related to smoking, such as emphysema, lung and mouth cancer. Data demonstrates that awareness of the consequences that may arise from use is needed.
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