Can smoking affect your teeth and gums?

Learn practical strategies to protect against the damaging effects of smoking on your dental health.

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Understanding How Smoking Impacts Dental Health When talking about smoking, we often focus on well-known risks like lung cancer and heart disease. However, the impact of smoking on oral health, specifically on your teeth and gums, is equally significant but less frequently discussed. Understanding these effects is crucial, especially for teenagers who might be under societal pressures or curiosity about smoking. How Does Smoking Affect Your Teeth and Gums? Smoking can lead to several oral health problems. Here's how it directly impacts your dental well-being: 1. Tooth Discoloration The nicotine and tar in tobacco easily stick to the tiny pores...
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