How Does Smoking Damage Your Teeth and Gums?
The hundreds of cytotoxic chemicals that are released during smoking affect both the functionality and immunity of the body. The mouth is one of the organs that gets negatively impacted by prolonged smoking . Some of the effects of smoking on your teeth and gums are:
- Gum diseases
- Bad breath
- Oral cancer
- Tooth and denture stains
- Abrasion of the teeth
- Hairy tongue
- Delayed wound healing
