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Negative Impacts of Smoking on Oral Health, how much damage does it do? Besides the well documented negative health effects smoking has on your body, smoking can cause severe oral health concerns. If you are a smoker, it is even more important that you maintain regular oral health checks with your dentist.
How does Smoking Impact oral health?
Smoking can;
- Stain your teeth.
- Cause Periodontitis, a severe gum disease.
- Increase bad breath.
- Slow down wound healing.
- Increase the risk of oral cancer
Gum disease such as periodontitis can cause sever oral health concerns read Brushing Teeth and Oral Hygiene Practices to give yourself the knowledge on how to best care for you oral health.
Below are some links with valuable resources so you can better understand how smoking affects your oral health and to assist you in quitting smoking, if you are ready.
Teeth.org.au supply information and resources on vaping and smoking and it affects your oral health.
If you are ready to quit www.quit.org.au is here to help.
