can the dentists tell that you've been smoking??? PLEASE ANSWER!!?

Question

if u smoke like 3 cigarettes a week for 2wks, but then you stop for a couple weeks, can the dentists tell that you've been smoking?? please don't leave any answers saying that i shouldn't be smoking cuz i've stopped for the reason above!!! so please help!!

Answer 1

Yes, I believe they can it effects the color of your teeth.

Answer 2

I'm a dentist.

Generally, yes. Smoking produces stains on teeth that are typically unlike stains from other sources.

Of course, your "3 cigarettes a week" story is probably way off the mark, and you're probably closer to 3 cigarettes a day--which would definitely leave traces in your mouth.

Answer 3

The nicotine stays in your body for a long time.The actual chemical bonds at the molecular level with Calcium (like teeth and bones) where it stays for many years, even if it is not visible. Unfortunately for you. The ADA(American Dental Association) has for years used a "Flag" chemical in their solutions and cleaners called DiEthylbitoluene Hydro proxipropryl. This chemical alerts dentist to Nicotine by showing up as pink in color under a BS light (that light on the arm above the seat).The ADA does this to monitor Nicotine effects on the American publics dental health (a program begun by Nancy Reagan).As little as one cigarette over a year ago will show up INSTANTLY.Amazing,huh.That data is recorded and filed (if you are under 18 your parents are alerted as well) for future studies.So your best bet is probably to just tell them before you go so it doesn't look like you were trying to hide it.I bet you'll think twice now the next time the Marlboro Man rides through!

Answer 4

A dentist may not be able to tell that you have had a smoke or two, but he will know that you were a smoker from your teeth, your tounge, and the back of your throat. Why, is this dentist going to cut out your tounge if you smoke?

Answer 5

No, they can't with that few cigarettes. I'm guessing you're underage and really paranoid about getting caught. As a smoker myself, my dentist was unable to tell until I became a regular everyday smoker. 3 cigs a week isn't going to really do anything to your mouth since you've stopped for a couple of weeks now.

Answer 6

yes, they can, tobacco, colors your teeth, and also effects the mucus lining of the mouth and throat, which makes the skin look irritated. Keep up the good work, don`t get hooked please, I smoke, also, thought that a few every once in awhile, i would not get the habit,, WRONG now i am trying to find some way to quit the things... Keep up the good work!

Answer 7

I apploude you for trying. Yes, they will still be able to know you are smoking. The damage of cig. smoke is not limited to the discoloration on the teeth or the smell of tobacco, your gums and inner lip are discolored as well. They don't have that healthy pink color.

Answer 8

if your asking this because you have a gum infection or an abcess, you really need to not smoke. the dentist is worried about you smoking with either problem becasue the ciggy crap isnt helping an infection, it would make it worse. just guessing thats why you asked this question.

Answer 9

If you've only smoked a few cigarettes and that was a couple weeks ago then no.. they shouldn't been able to tell

Answer 10

I don't know if a dentist can tell if you smoke, but I saw my dentist get into his car and light up.

Answer 11

YES. Not just by your teeth but when you are laid back in the chair, he will check the bottom of your shoes to see if there are any cigarette extinguishing burn marks.