Average and Heterogeneous Associations between Secondhand Smoking and Tooth Loss - PubMed
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- Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is associated with tooth loss, with an average of 0.74 fewer teeth and a 4.6% higher probability of having fewer than 20 teeth.
- Larger associations were found among adults aged 45+, those with lower socioeconomic status, higher sugar intake, medical comorbidities, and extreme flossing frequency.
- The study highlights the disproportionate impact of SHS on disadvantaged groups and suggests integrating oral health into tobacco control initiatives.