4 Must-Know Dental Hygiene Tips for Cigarette Smokers

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4 Must-Know Dental Hygiene Tips for Cigarette
Smokers
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• Smoking cigarettes has a horrible impact on your
  oral health if youve already read our blog, 10
  negative effects smoking has on your teeth, you
  already know just how severe that affect is.

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• To improve your oral health, quitting smoking is
  the best way to make a dramatic, long lasting
  change. Unfortunately, smoking cigarettes can
  seem like a black hole that takes most people
  months, if not years, to get out of. Whether
  youre currently quitting cigarettes, or simply
  want to take better care of your teeth because of
  your smoking habit, here are four must-know teeth
  care tips for smokers.

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Tip 1 Brush Regularly

• As dentists, we see just how much of a difference
  basic dental hygiene can have on a persons
  mouth. Thats why one of the first teeth care
  tips for smokers we can offer is practicing daily
  oral hygiene. We highly recommend brushing and
  flossing at least twice a day to prevent build-up
  of plaque and bacteria in the mouth.

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• Using a toothbrush with stiffer bristles may be
  something to look into, as they can better target
  the tough stains cigarettes leave on your teeth
  you should also consider taking extra time to
  brush your tongue and rinse with mouthwash.

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Tip 2 Get Regular Professional Teeth Cleanings

• Although the general public is encouraged to see
  their dentist on a regular basis, this particular
  piece of oral hygiene advice is especially
  important for people who smoke.

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• Because smoking dramatically increases your risk
  for oral cancer and gum disease, having your
  mouth looked at by a dentist at least twice a
  year is highly recommended. Learn more about
  Morrison Dental Groups dental examinations and
  oral cancer screening services here.

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Tip 3 Use Fluoride Toothpaste with Whitening

• As a smoker, youre probably starting to notice
  your teeth change from pearly white to fading
  yellow. Tobacco leaves residue on your tooth
  enamel that stains and tarnishes their beautiful
  color, while subsequently reducing the mouths
  bacteria to fight infection.

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• Using the right type of toothpaste can help fight
  excessive bacteria and prevent cavities- because
  smoking makes it more difficult for your body to
  heal small issues like oral cuts and cavities,
  its important to use a fluoride toothpaste that
  actively fights cavities while brushing. Finally,
  a whitening toothpaste is recommended for
  cosmetic reasons and will help fight the staining
  abilities of cigarettes.

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Tip 4 Quit Smoking

• Unfortunately, no amount of good dental hygiene
  can guarantee your mouth will actually stay
  healthy while smoking any type of tobacco.
  Quitting smoking is always easier said than done.
  Although it may be a long, hard battle, your
  mouth will thank you as you age. If you need help
  quitting, take a look at some of these free quit
  smoking resources, or reach out to local support
  groups in your area.

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• The hazards of smoking tobacco include everything
  from stained teeth to severe oral cancer.
  Although practicing good dental hygiene can help
  to slow down the negative impact smoking has on
  your mouth, there is no way to completely stop
  the compounded effect of tobacco and other
  cigarette additives.

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• We hope that you use each of these tips to take
  control of your oral health, and to begin the
  process of cutting tobacco out of your life. If
  youre concerned about your oral health, and
  would like a professional dentist to perform an
  oral examination to make sure youre healthy, or
  a referral for smoking cessation, contact us
  today.

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