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Are you someone who uses tobacco on a regular basis? Perhaps you are just becoming introduced to tobacco products but you haven’t thought too much about your plans regarding consistent use. Whatever the case, your Riverside dentist wants to talk to you about tobacco, why stopping or avoiding it is good for your oral health, and what you can do about related obstacles. Why talk about tobacco today? Well, because May 31st is World No Tobacco Day, so it’s a wonderful opportunity to bring it up!

Reasons To Avoid Tobacco

As you likely know, this substance is considered addictive and brings with it a variety of unpleasant side effects. In addition to potential overall health problems, it can damage your smile. Consider the following risks involved with tobacco as it affects your oral health:

  • It increases your risk of developing periodontal disease
  • It increases your chance of experiencing oral cancer
  • It stains your teeth
  • It leads to bad breath

What You Can Do

If you are looking for a way to quit the use of tobacco products, we encourage you to visit us to speak about your options. We are always happy to offer support and resources to our patients. The sooner you stop the use of tobacco, the more quickly you can stop worrying about its side effects. If you are nervous that damage has occurred, we can set the record straight and provide necessary treatment.

In addition, if your smile has incurred unsightly stains or damage as a result of smoking or the use of other tobacco products, remember that we are here to help with more than your oral health! We will suggest cosmetic treatments that will help restore the beauty of your grin.

Riverside Dental Group and Dental Associate Offices Serves a Community Near You!

Our dentists look forward to caring for you and every member of your family with a comprehensive selection of services. We will maintain and improve your oral health with a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and emergency dentistry techniques. We also specialize in endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics, serving patients from Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Corona, and all surrounding California communities. To schedule an appointment, contact one of the following locations nearest to you:

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at  (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.