If you also smoke before sleeping at night, then know here how serious its consequences can be…

Smoking does not only cause harm limited to the lungs, but it also has a deep impact on the entire body, including the mouth, teeth and gums. Smoking is one of the major causes of serious diseases like cancer. Especially if a person smokes before sleeping, its effect can be even more harmful on the teeth. Let us know in detail what effect smoking before sleeping has on teeth.

yellowing of teeth

Nicotine and tar present in cigarettes get deposited on the upper surface (enamel) of the teeth. Smoking after brushing at night causes these substances to stick to the teeth throughout the night. Gradually the teeth become yellow or brown.

gum disease

Smoking before sleeping reduces the production of saliva in the mouth. Bacteria grow rapidly due to lack of saliva. This increases the problem of swelling, bleeding and infection in the gums. If this continues for a long time, it can cause serious gum disease like periodontitis.

halitosis

The mouth naturally remains dry at night. If smoking is done before sleeping, the bacteria become more active and there is a strong smell in the morning (morning breath).

tooth decay

Smoking weakens the protective layer of teeth, promoting bacteria. This increases the possibility of cavity formation.

risk of oral cancer

Smoking for a long time significantly increases the risk of cancer in the mouth, tongue, throat and lips. Especially the risk of oral cancer has been found to be many times higher in smokers.

Delay in dental treatment

If you have a tooth extracted or undergo any dental surgery, smoking slows down the healing process. The risk of infection increases.

Why is smoking before sleeping more harmful?

The level of saliva decreases at night and cleaning of the mouth is not possible, the chemicals of tobacco remain on the teeth and gums for a long time. Therefore, the harm caused by smoking before sleeping increases manifold.

What to do?

1. Do not smoke at all before sleeping.
2. Brush twice a day.
3. Use floss.
4. Get regular dental checkups done.
5. Plan to quit smoking gradually.