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ARTICLESJan 28, 2011
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Smokers are typically aware that their habit can cause bad breath, as well as increasing the risk of gingivitis, tooth decay and a host of other less-than-desirable oral conditions. In order to encourage people to cut back or quit, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently held its annual World No Tobacco Day.
This event, which was held in dozens of countries on May 31, was intended as a reminder that quitting is possible and that public health initiatives can save lives by reducing secondhand smoke exposure.
Individuals who smoke are considerably more likely to suffer from arterial hardening, high blood pressure, strokes, lung cancer and heart disease. Furthermore, research has determined that smoking encourages periodontal disease, a halitosis-causing infection that can result in tooth loss.
This disease in turn increases the risk of heart disease, making quitting important for those who wish to avoid cardiovascular problems.
In the meantime, specialty breath freshening rinses may be able to neutralize much of the odor of smoker's breath, while oral care probiotics, like the Blis K-12 Probiotic Pack, can gradually replace odor causing microbes with less irritating varieties.
