EFFECTS OF TOBACCO USE ON ORAL HEALTH

Author(s): Vikas Yadav*

Use of tobacco is associated with a number of serious diseases, including cancer and cardiopulmonary conditions, as well as a number of other health issues. Tobacco usage results in a significant number of fatalities and serious human diseases worldwide each year. The harmful effects of tobacco use on dental health are just one of the many health issues connected to it. Smoking causes a wide range of oral health issues, from socially significant (periodontitis, tooth decay) to potentially fatal (precancerous alterations leading to oral cancer) (badbreath). Smoked tobacco, smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco alone or in combination with areca nuts are all ways that tobacco is
used orally. All of these tobacco products have negative effects on dental health. Stopping the use of tobacco products is the most important preventive action to avoid the oral health issues brought on by tobacco use. When a smoker stops using tobacco, their risk of acquiring mouth cancer quickly decreases. An ex-risk smokes of oral cancer is roughly equal to that of a person who has never smoked after ten years of abstinence. It's not simple to quit using tobacco products. Thankfully, there are many therapies available to help people stop using cigarettes. Remember that quitting tobacco provides immediate health benefits, including a longer life expectancy and a lower risk of developing tobacco-related diseases and disorders, even if it will be challenging.

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