Smoking and sensitive teeth (Query)

Is the sensitivity in my teeth due to smoking?

By: Dr Anitha Anchan | | Published: June 24, 2015 10:21 pm

I practice good oral hygiene. I have been a cigarette smoker for a very long time now. But of late my teeth are starting to really hurt when I smoke. My teeth and gums have become very sensitive. Even brushing makes me cringe. Is the sensitivity in my teeth due to smoking? Also Read - Health issues like smoking in your youth can make your brain weaker during old age

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Dentine is the inner substance of a tooth that is covered and protected by the enamel in the crown and by the cementum in the root. Teeth sensitivity is usually caused due to exposed dentine. Also Read - Smoking abstinence will not make you a glutton

Tobacco use is one of the biggest risks for gum disease. Gum disease occurs more often and is more severe in smokers. Tobacco users are more likely to have sticky plaque on their teeth that is difficult to remove, which can cause gum problems and eventually gum recession. The enamel is thin especially at the gum line where the crown meets the root. The receded gum exposes this enamel to wear and tear, and also exposes the root leading to sensitivity. It also leaves the tooth vulnerable to decay, which can cause sensitivity.

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Published : June 24, 2015 10:21 pm

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