How does tobacco affect dental health?

  • Causes oral cancer in the mouth 
  • Gum disease 
  • Over 40% of adults aged 20-64 who currently smoke cigarettes have untreated tooth decay 
  • Nicotine can lead to gum disease and tooth loss
  • It’s one of the most significant risk factors for gum diseases. 
  • Decreased sense of taste and smell. 

More Smokers in Rural or Ubran areas?

When it comes to rural areas, there is more of a problem with tobacco than compared to urban areas. Below is the map of more prominent tobacco and nonprominent use in urban/rural areas.

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