Is Trying to Quit Associated With Tooth Loss and Delayed Yearly Dental Visit Among Smokers? Results of the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Background: The rate of periodontitis in the US population has been estimated to be close to 50%. Patients with periodontitis, especially those who smoke, suffer from a high rate of tooth loss. The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate predictors of poor oral health and oral health habits among smokers and determine if trying to quit smoking is associated with better oral health or oral health habits in smokers in the United States.