Alternative Cigarettes Are Not A Safer Alternative

In recent years alternative cigarette choices have hit the shelves of convenient and grocery stores.  While they claim to be healthier and are less of a risk to your body, they are in fact not healthier. And many of them are worse than smoking regular cigarettes because they are riddled with alternative herbs, tar and carbon monoxide.

Alternative cigarettes maybe rolled with cloves, tendu leaves and/or other ingredients. Therefore, these alternative cigarettes may be providing you with ingredients you are not even sure about. "It’s important to know what you’re ingesting," suggests Periodontist Dr. Denine Rice top rated dentists in the Inland Empire.

Research suggests that smokers who smoke alternative cigarettes actually are inhaling more nicotine and tar than regular cigarettes, which means these alternatives are even more dangerous for an individual. And what does all of that nicotine and tar due to your teeth and gums?

"Tar and nicotine increase your overall risk of periodontal disease, decay, cavities and, unfortunately, increase your risk of mouth, tongue, or lung cancer," suggests Dr. Rice. If you notice white lesions in your mouth Dr. Denine Rice can biopsy the lesions in order to determine if further treatment is needed.  Some companies are suggesting that you pick their alternative brand in order to, “smoke smarter.” There is no smarter, there are only negatives attached to this choice.