6. Oral Diseases

In smokers periodontal diseases, oral cancer and its pre-stages are more common than in non-smokers.

Dental implants fail more often in smokers in comparison with non-smokers. Also oral hygiene is poorer, the time spent for brushing the teeth is shorter and they have more dental cavities. Among smokers discolouring of teeth and fillings is twice as common as it is among non-smokers and they have more tartar which increases diseases of the gums.

The Effects of Snuff on Cancerous Diseases

In a snuff user the nicotine is absorbed a bit more slowly than in a smoker, but the nicotine level of the blood remains high for a longer time. The reason for this is the gradual release of nicotine from the tissues of oral mucosa, and the absorption of the swallowed nicotine.
An average snuff-user gets the same amount of nicotine in his organs daily as he would get from 20 cigarettes.

Of the chemicals that are included in snuff 28 have carcinogenic features. Snuff contains nitrosamines (TSNA) which are organ-specific and cause tumours in certain organs, regardless of the dosage.

Healing of Wounds

Smoking leads to higher levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline in the plasma. This in turn results in the constriction of peripheral blood vessels, which slows down the healing of wounds.

Sense of Smell and Taste

Smoking affects the subtlety in the ability to smell and taste. If a person stops smoking, his sense of smell and taste will return within a few weeks. Smoking also causes bad breath.