A new study conducted by American researchers says adult smokers are at a significant higher risk of developing oral health problems says.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco smokers are four times more likely to develop oral problems such as cavities, gum disease and even mouth cancers.
The study which included more than 16,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 64, also disclosed that smoker adult are almost at a 1.5 times higher risk of oral diseases compared to those who have kicked the habit.
Although more than a third of smokers reported having three or more dental problems, 20 percent of them said they had not been to a dentist in at least five years. Only 10 percent of non-smokers and former smokers had stayed away that long.
Half of the smokers said they could not afford to see a dentist, which was much higher than non-smokers. The study, however, didn’t provide data on their income or health insurance.
Scientists concluded that quitting smoking has a notable effect in reducing the risk of developing oral problems, besides its other several health benefits, says the report published by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Data Brief.
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