Smokers stomatitis

Smoker's stomatitis (synonyms: nicotine, tobacco stomatitis) is a lesion of the oral cavity that occurs during chronic, especially long-term (for many years), smoking.

Tobacco stomatitis manifests itself as inflammatory processes without local damaging changes in the mucous membrane and is accompanied by inflammation

Stomatitis - in smokers

Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa caused by various factors, including smoking. A person who smokes has a higher risk of developing stomatitis than a non-smoker. Below I will talk about the types of stomatitis, their causes and consequences for smoking habits. I will also explain how to reduce the risks of disease.

Types of stomatitis Surprisingly, smoking can lead to various types of stomatitis: from the classic red blistering stomatitis to toxic stomatitis due to damage to the mucous tissue by tobacco. Thus, smoking is the main risk factor for the development of stomatitis diseases.

- **Red blistering stomatitis** is the most common type of stomatitis in smokers. Symptoms include redness and inflammation of the oral mucosa, which eventually leads to the appearance of small blisters. Bleeding and pain can occur when the mucous membrane is damaged. When the blisters burst, a wound remains at the site of the lesion, which may begin to bleed and heal on its own in a few days. This type of stomatitis is characterized by prolonged wound healing and can sometimes leave a permanent scar. The cause of red blistering stomatitis is irritation of the mucous membrane from smoking and saliva saturated with nicotine and other toxic substances. Exposure to tobacco and the tar produced by smoking increases inflammation and pain. This is the most common type of stomatitis in smokers; however, it is different from ordinary stomatitis. Recovery of mucosal tissues can be lengthy, and in some patients the consequences