Saturday, June 23, 2018

Smoking and Oral Health

The effects that smoking has on teeth and the oral cavity are vital pieces of information to prevent dental diseases and oral cancers. Over time, smoking can hinder the immune system from fighting off infection, cause a person to develop periodontal disease, and eventually lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Smoking can lead to tooth decay, tooth stains, bad breath, and other detrimental issues. Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care can help improve your oral health.


People who smoke are more likely to produce bacterial plaque, which leads to gum disease. The gums are affected because smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, so the infected gums don’t heal. Smoking causes people to have more dental plaque and causes gum to disease to get worse more quickly in non-smoking. Naturally, the best solution to this problem is to quit smoking, but when you can’t quit cold turkey, Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care can offer a variety of options to esthetically enhance and restore your smile.


If you have questions or concerns regarding dental health and oral hygiene, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.freshmeadowsdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care in Oakland Gardens, NY, call 718-224-7272. 

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