Dont Puff Your Life Away Tobacco Smoking Cessation
“Don’t Puff Your Life Away” Tobacco & Smoking Cessation
Why You Should Quit! v. You will live a longer and healthier life. v. The people you live with, especially your children, will be healthier. v. You will have more energy and breathe easier. v. You will lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, periodontal disease, and cancer. v. You will save money.
Periodontal Disease v Smoking may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development & progression of periodontal disease. v Smokers are: • Likely to lose more teeth than non-smokers. • 2 to 6 times more likely to exhibit periodontal destruction than non-smokers. v Chronic periodontal disease may be preventable through prevention & cessation of smoking. v Current Smokers generally have significantly worse periodontal conditions (greater probing depths, more attachment loss, and alveolar bone loss) than either never smokers or former smokers.
Why Smokers Have More Periodontal Disease
Do You Want to Quit? v. Nicotine is a powerful addiction. v. Quitting is hard, but don’t give up! v. Many people try 2 -3 times before they quit for good. v. Each time you try to quit, the more likely you will succeed!
Tips to Help You Quit v Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, or workplace. v Ask your friends, family, and coworkers for support. v Stay in nonsmoking areas. v Breathe in deeply when you feel the urge to smoke. v Keep yourself busy. v Reward yourself often.
Quitlines www. smokefree. gov www. nicodermcq. com http: //www. sixstepscreening. org/self-exam/
References Nield Gerhrig, Jill S. , and Donald E. Willmann. "Smoking and Periodontal Disease. " Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist. 3 rd ed. Wolters Kluwer- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011. 197 -208. Print.
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