GIVING UP SMOKING

WHY SOME PEOPLE GET MOUTH ULCERS AFTER GIVING UP SMOKING

Please could you explain why this is and what to do if it happens?

Mouth ulcers comes due to lack of antibacterial influence experienced when smoking. But the symptom can be treated with a similar response as non-smokers. The best action is seeking oral health treatment including gums and teeth. While healing can happen naturally, a dentist should use antibiotics to clear periodontal pockets to reduce redness, teeth looseness, and bleeding gums.

Could they explain why the health benefits of quitting smoking outweigh the problem of having an ulcer.

Quitting is healthier because it promotes general health because the mouth ulcer effect can be treated. The benefits include;

  • Improving health and elevating the quality of life.
  • Improves symptoms of people with coronary heart disease.
  • Lowers the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and poor reproductive health.
  • Limits the risk of death.
  • Reduces healthcare system costs.

Are there any other unusual side effects of giving up smoking?

Definitely, yes. Studies indicate that smoking cessation can also increase coughing which may be due to heightened mucociliary clearance. It can also raise cold related symptoms possibly caused by reduced salivary immunoglobulin.

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