I have smoked 1 pack will a dentist be able to tell.?!

I have smoked 1 pack will a dentist be able to tell.?

I tried smokeing but i only smoked a pack and that was like a month ago. WIll a dentist be able to tell if i brush alot. And can they tell my parents. But i have quit.

No, they cannot tell your parents. It falls under the HIPAA rules...doctor-patient confidentiality.

You may want to mention it to your dentist voluntarily, though. Smoking, even a pack, even one time, can have an effect on your gum tissue. I'm sure you'll be fine, but it is just so that your dentist is completely aware of your oral habits in order to ensure complete and accurate treatment.

The latest stas show that 73% of oral cancer patients are non-smokers. Ask your dentist if he/she offers ViziLite, an enhanced oral cancer screening. As I said, I'm sure you'll be fine; it's just to stay on top of your oral care/condition.