In an effort to support the community and promote quality dental, oral, and bodily health, Urbandale dentist Dr. Jessica Lawson and Lawson Family Dentistry work hand-in-hand with Quitline Iowa to provide tobacco cessation services.
Smoking and Your Health
As a general, preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Lawson is concerned about not only your dental and oral health, but also your overall health. Most people are taught from a very young age that the use of tobacco is dangerous, but how exactly does smoking effect your health? Read on to find out.
In addition to causing one of every five deaths in the United States and promoting heart disease, infertility, respiratory infections and disease, lung cancer, cervical cancer, stillbirths, bladder cancer, and countless other health problems, smoking causes the following:
- Yellow teeth
- Halitosis (chronic bad breath)
- Plaque buildup
- Gum disease
- Oral cancer
- Delayed healing after dental procedures
Stop Smoking in Urbandale
As you can see, smoking is detrimental to your dental health. That’s why Dr. Lawson makes it a priority to offer smoking cessation treatments at our Johnston-area dentist office, and she invites you to schedule an appointment at Lawson Family Dentistry to discuss your smoking habits—and your reason for wanting to quit.
Once she has assessed your habits, your health needs, the quitting methods you’ve tried in the past, and other factors, Dr. Lawson will help you decide on a treatment plan that is 100 percent specific to you and your unique needs and goals. Some of these treatment options include medication—like Chantix and Wellbutrin—nicotine patches, and nicotine gum. Once you’re on your way to a smoke-free lifestyle, Dr. Lawson will evaluate the damage done to your dental and oral health and suggest restorative and other dental procedures and treatments to restore proper health, function, and appearance to your smile.
If you’re ready to make a change in your life, Dr. Lawson invites you to call Lawson Family Dentistry, located in Urbandale and serving the communities of Johnston, Waukee, and Grimes, at (515) 278-4366 to reserve an appointment.
