Smoking Cessation in Warwick

What does smoking do to your teeth?

Smoking tobacco exposes your mouth to hundreds of toxic chemicals and substances. So even having one cigarette will put your teeth and gums into contact with nicotine, tar and other carcinogens. All of which can cause decay and damage to the tissues in your mouth.

Over time, the effects of smoking tobacco can develop into oral health problems such as:

• Bad breath
• Tooth stains, decay or loss
• Jawbone decay
• Infections, abscesses and sores
• Mouth cancer

Even if smokers have a good oral hygiene routine, these problems can develop. Stopping smoking is the only effective protection against these issues.

How can dentistshelp you stop smoking?

If you want to stop smoking, dentists can give you advice and refer you to your GP for further support. This may include using nicotine products or accessing stop smoking services. Dentists will also examine your mouth and monitor your risk of developing issues as a result of your smoking. This includes checking for signs of mouth cancer, tooth decay or jaw problems.

By booking an initial consultation with the Pan Dental team, you can talk through your needs and get the help you need to quit for good.