Why is it important to avoid or stop smoking?
Smoking is a harmful habit. If you do not smoke or chew tobacco, do not start as in the long run it causes a wide range of illnesses
Why is it important to avoid or stop smoking?
*Smoking is dangerous whether you are smoking or breathing the cigarettes.
Studies have shown,
*50% reduction in the risk of developing oral cancers within 3-5 years of stopping smoking.
*A return to normal level of risk within ten years of stopping.
*Gum disease also improves once the habit is stopped.
What are the bad effects of smoking?
Smoking can cause many problems including :
*Staining of the teeth.
*Bad breath (halitosis).
*Gum (periodontal) disease.
*Oral cancer.
It is also associated with many other medical conditions e.g.
*Lung cancer.
*High blood pressure.
*Strokes.
*Heart disease.
*Impotence
Caution
Although mouthrinses and smokers’ toothpastes may be effective in removing stains and making your mouth feel fresher, they cannot treat the underlying damage caused by smoking.
What can you do if you are a smoker?
You have to stop smoking. Make sure you :
*Do self-examination of your mouth periodically.
*Have regular dental check-ups.
Are there any special tips to kick the habit?
It is not easy to stop the addiction. You need a strong will to kick the habit.
Some ways of quitting smoking :
*Set a date to quit and make reminder notes.
*Be confident, always think positive and tell yourself “I am not a smoker”.
Get support.
*Overcome the urge to smoke :
*chew sugarless chewing gum
*exercise more
*take bath frequently
Use nicotine replacement therapy with advice from the physician.
June 21st, 2009 at 4:03 pm
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June 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Two thirds of smokers beleive they cannot give up becasue they are addicted to nicotine. Nicotine is actually no more addictive than sugar or chocolate. Smoking is an addictive habit, but this should not be confused with addiction. Alcohol is addictive, Heroin is addictive, nicotine is not addictive
Stoppping smoking is hard work if you rely on the willpower alone. However if you use the power of the imagination through hypnotherapy it is far easier than you would ever think possible to stop smoking. The key is, you must want to stop smoking. Hypnotherapy can make it almost effort free to stop.
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:04 pm
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June 24th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Great informative article. My father is one of those smokers who is now a heart patient. Its really hard him to quit this habit as this habit is now addiction for him. I am searching for someone who can help him out.
June 26th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Danger to environment as well. Smoking not only affects individual’s health but it also affects others health and more importantly air pollution. Daily some billions of cigarettes are burnt and the resulting smoke is polluting the fresh air along with other pollutions. So, every one should stop smoking to save our mother earth.
June 29th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Hi,
Danger to environment as well. Smoking not only affects individual’s health but it also affects others health and more importantly air pollution. Daily some billions of cigarettes are burnt and the resulting smoke is polluting the fresh air along with other pollutions. So, every one should stop smoking to save our mother earth.