Why is smoking bad for my mouth?
Smoking and oral health are very closely linked. Most smokers
know the risks of lung cancer and heart disease - but
smoking also poses a significant threat to oral health.
Recent studies show that tobacco may be a major cause of
gum disease and the resulting loss of teeth. It's true that
gum disease can be treated, but the chemicals in tobacco
can slow down the healing process - so if you carry on
smoking after treatment, the results will be less predictable.
A smoker is also much more likely to develop oral cancer. Unfortunately this
is one of the most dangerous types of cancer, and the survival rate is very poor.
At U Smile we encourage our smoking patients to give up the habit - although we fully appreciate that this can be quite a challenge. As a first step, we suggest that you try some of the support and resources provided by the Government.
Read more:
Stopping Smoking: Advice from the NHS
Smokers Advice: Bridgend Local Health Board
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