Why do smokers tend to collect more tartar on their teeth?

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2007-10-04 03:57:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental

It isn't tarter, it is tobacco stains.

2007-10-04 04:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by sue2blues 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋

We don't collect any more tartar than non-smokers. And stains aren't a problem if you brush your teeth regularly.

2007-10-04 04:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by porcelina_68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They don't have more tarter than non-smokers, but the tartar they do have can be stained with tobacco products. Thus it is more noticeable.

2007-10-04 04:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋