Smoking is one of the worst enemies of oral health. Its effects go far beyond staining: they affect the gums, the bone and, in the most serious cases, can lead to oral cancer.
The harm smoking does to your mouth
Smoking is linked to:
- Staining and bad breath. Nicotine and tar darken the enamel and cause persistent halitosis.
- Gum disease. It promotes bone loss and masks bleeding, so the disease advances without warning.
- Poorer healing. It hampers recovery after extractions, surgery or implants.
- Oral cancer. It is the main risk factor for cancer of the mouth and lips.
Quitting always pays off
The good news is that many of these effects improve once you give up smoking: the gums respond better to treatment, the risk of complications drops and the likelihood of oral cancer is notably reduced. It’s never too late to feel the benefits.
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