Smoking and the use of tobacco products can make you more prone to developing gum disease because they increase your risk of infection. There are plenty of other downsides too, including:
Smoking is also the leading cause of oral cancer, which affects thousands of people every year in the UK.
We can inform you about the negative effects of smoking and give you advice and support to help you quit or cut down. If you do manage to reduce your tobacco use, your oral health will soon benefit.
If you are a smoker, it is important to attend regular check-ups, so we can keep an eye on your oral health and give you plenty of smoking cessation tips.