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Study Finds Periodontal Therapy Is a Failure for Heavy Smokers

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study conducted by researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark discovered that heavy smokers who underwent regular nonsurgical periodontal therapy received little to no benefit. Study authors suggest that more focus be placed on tobacco cessation programs. Click here to read more.

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Smoking is a Risk to Oral Health – All Forms of Tobacco Are Equally Harmful

Dentistry Today

It is widely known that nicotine products worsen oral and general diseases, but smokers rarely examine their mouths and notice the changes that occur there. Studies have shown that heavy drinkers and smokers are 38 times more likely to develop the disease. According to Juselius, this is why many smokers are missing teeth.