Smoking has been linked to greater numbers of harmful oral bacteria in the mouth and a greater risk of gingivitis (early gum disease). Another common cause of bad breath? Gum disease, which is also found more frequently among smokers. Smoking also dries out the mouth, and, without the normal flow of saliva to wash away food particles and bacteria, bad breath results. The chemicals in cigarettes linger on the surfaces of your mouth causing an unpleasant odor, but that’s not the only source of smoker’s breath. Tartar, hardened plaque that can only be removed by a dental professional, is especially hard on delicate gum tissue. Tobacco staining might require professional whitening treatments because it penetrates the enamel over time.īacterial plaque and tartar cause cavities and gum disease, and smokers suffer from plaque and tartar buildup more than non-smokers do. After months and years of smoking, your teeth can take on an unappealing dark yellow, orange, or brown color. Tar and nicotine start staining teeth right away. While this is possibly the least harmful side effect of smoking, it’s a very visible one. How does smoking affect your teeth and mouth? With far-reaching consequences like this, it’s no surprise that your oral health suffers when you smoke as well.
You’re at greater risk for cancer, high blood pressure, blood clots, and blood vessel disorders. Smokers are more likely to suffer from lung disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
You know that smoking is very damaging to your body. It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way-and you can start by making this the year you quit smoking once and for all.
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