How Secondhand Smoke affects Oral Health.
In the Journal of Periodontology a study done found that subjects with periodontitis who were exposed to secondhand smoke were more likely to develop bone loss, which is the number one cause of tooth loss.
In previous clinical research it has been proven that there is a strong positive correlation between smoking and gum disease. However, this study done it is unique in that it evaluated the impact of secondhand smoke on periodontitis. According to the study author Getulio da R. Nogueira-Filho, D.D.S.
