Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia is proud to support the annual observance of Kick Butt’s Day which is March 19. Since 1996, Kick Butt’s Day has been observed as a national day of activism that aims at empowering youths to live a tobacco free lifestyle. As a dental health care provider in Philadelphia, Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics encourages its patients to make healthy choices and influence their peers to do the same.
Research has found that kids are three times more sensitive to tobacco advertising than adults and therefore, more likely to be influenced by cigarette marketing. Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics encourages teachers, youth leaders and health advocates to participate in the Kick Butt Day and raise the awareness of the problem of tobacco in Philadelphia and Nationally.
Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics encourages our youth to reject the tobacco industry’s marketing and to stay tobacco free. By living a healthy life style, this will eliminate preventable oral and health problems in the future. The main oral health problems that may result from tobacco use includes, but not limited to:
· bad breath
· stained teeth
· inflammation
· increased plaque and tartar build-up
· increased risk of gum disease
All of these are preventable by choosing a tobacco free life style. According to WebMD, even smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco) can cause damage to your teeth. Surprisingly, chewing tobacco contains more nicotine than cigarettes making it even more addictive than cigarettes!
For more information on Kick Butt Day, please refer to the website. Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia is always available to help in your overall oral health.