Cigarettes smiles, compromise treatments

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 27 - In order not to destroy the health of teeth and gums, we must stop smoking: many Italians do not try or fail, underlines the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP) for the World No Tobacco Day on May 31 , referring to the data of a survey of 2600 Italians conducted by LILT and SWG which showed how few managed to use the 'forced pause' of the lockdown to break the addiction to smoking. Less than 1 in 2 have tried to divest. The majority have not changed their habits or smoked more due to difficulty managing anxiety and stress. Quitting smoking, however, is an investment: smokers are more fragile in the face of Covid-19 and cigarettes damage oral health.They increase plaque deposition and thus smokers have a 2 to 3 times higher risk of suffering periodontitis. Smoking also worsens or slows healing after treatments or oral surgery. "Fear, anxiety and stress - highlights Luca Landi, SIdP president - have been an obstacle to smoking cessation, we have clung to cigarettes to manage negative emotions. 30% smoked more, 15% saw their motivation to quit reduced. The potential greater severity of Covid-19 in smokers, on the other hand, should be used as a major impact information. This is even more important in patients with periodontitis who are smoking and who are experiencing psycho for the pandemic: stress is one of the main reasons why you can't stop smoking,control strategies are essential because the 'triad' of smoking, stress and bacterial plaque is potentially explosive for oral health. "" After the stress generated by the forced lockdown - adds Silvia Masiero, coordinator of the editorial board SIdP - smokers could be more receptive to cessation messages of smoking. The dentist and dental hygienist can use tools for assessing the degree of dependence to indicate the most effective path. Sometimes advice is enough how to try to postpone lighting a cigarette as long as possible, control breathing, drink more water and distract yourself, for example with a walk. In other situations it is necessary to go to anti-smoking centers ". (ANSA).stress and bacterial plaque is potentially explosive for oral health. "" After the stress generated by the forced lockdown - adds Silvia Masiero, coordinator of the editorial board of the SIdP - smokers could be more receptive to messages on smoking cessation. The dentist and dental hygienist can use tools for assessing the degree of dependence to indicate the most effective path. Sometimes advice is enough how to try to postpone lighting a cigarette as long as possible, control breathing, drink more water and distract yourself, for example with a walk. In other situations it is necessary to go to anti-smoking centers ". (ANSA).stress and bacterial plaque is potentially explosive for oral health. "" After the stress generated by the forced lockdown - adds Silvia Masiero, coordinator of the editorial board of the SIdP - smokers could be more receptive to messages on smoking cessation. The dentist and dental hygienist can use tools for assessing the degree of dependence to indicate the most effective path. Sometimes advice is enough how to try to postpone lighting a cigarette as long as possible, control breathing, drink more water and distract yourself, for example with a walk. In other situations it is necessary to go to anti-smoking centers ". (ANSA).SiDP editorial board coordinator - smokers may be more receptive to smoking cessation messages. The dentist and dental hygienist can use tools for assessing the degree of dependence to indicate the most effective path. Sometimes advice is enough how to try to postpone lighting a cigarette as long as possible, control breathing, drink more water and distract yourself, for example with a walk. In other situations it is necessary to go to anti-smoking centers ". (ANSA).SiDP editorial board coordinator - smokers may be more receptive to smoking cessation messages. The dentist and dental hygienist can use tools for assessing the degree of dependence to indicate the most effective path. Sometimes advice is enough how to try to postpone lighting a cigarette as long as possible, control breathing, drink more water and distract yourself, for example with a walk. In other situations it is necessary to go to anti-smoking centers ". (ANSA).control your breathing, drink more water and get distracted, for example by taking a walk. In other situations it is necessary to go to anti-smoking centers ". (ANSA).control your breathing, drink more water and get distracted, for example by taking a walk. In other situations it is necessary to go to anti-smoking centers ". (ANSA).