contains propylene glycol which breaks down into acid and leads to dry mouth and tooth decay

tobacco use can cause white lesions on oral cavity such as red dots on palate

white patches on oral mucosa

can also lead to ulcers in mouth

smoking increases risk of gum recession

higher risk of bone loss which leads to tooth loss

risk of gum inflammation and bleeding

quitting smoking decreases risks of gum disease significantly

those who quit have a similar risk of tooth loss than those who have never smoked

those who smoke are at a higher risk of having a dental implant failure

this is due to impaired wound healing which is caused by the toxicity of nicotine

smoking increases risk of salivary stones

these stones block the flow of saliva

they can be very painful and cause swelling

symptoms may continue even after salivary stones are removed

chemicals found in tobacco, cigarrettes, and vapes are carcinogenic

this means they have the potential of causing cancer

these chemicals cause genetic changes in the cells of the mouth which leads to cancer

oral cancer risk decreases by 35% after 1-4 years of quitting smoking and it decreases by 80% after 20 years of quitting

smoking tobacco or vaping can affect your taste buds by affecting the blood supply that your taste buds receive

this will then alter taste of food

this will also lower taste sensitivity

after quitting, taste sensitivity can return to the same range as non smokers

operates on a sliding scale

funded by the federal government

based on income

patients can be covered even without insurance

offers dental X-Rays, dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, etc.

offers dental cleanings, dental X-Rays, and sealants

dental cleanings are $20

panoramic and full mouth series X-Rays are $20

bitewings are free of cost

patients might require multiple appointments but will only have to pay once for their cleaning on the first appointment

patients will have to pay again for a cleaning when they come back as a recare, in 3 or 6 months

Preventive benefits ensure that problems are found early

You’re protected from financial risk

Dental health can affect your overall health: can worsen medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease

Saves you money in the long run

saves money

every dollar spent of preventitve care can save you money from much more expensive restorative and emergency treatments

dental check-ups help you develop and maintain good oral habits that will maintain your oral health