From damaging our teeth, harming our gums and causing foul-smelling breath, it has been scientifically verified that smoking and using tobacco products have significant detrimental effects on our oral health. Tobacco destroys the cells in our gum tissue which causes the gum to shrink and recede, and prevents it from protecting the sensitive parts of our teeth. The damage caused to the gums by tobacco makes smokers more prone to dental infections, such as gum and periodontal disease. Smoking can also cause teeth staining, mouth sores, ‘hairy tongue’ and jawbone loss, and can even destroy our sense of taste. It is also the number one cause of mouth cancer in the UK.

At Peach Dental Care, we are passionate about dental health, and we care about the overall well-being of our clients. It is important for us, as dental professionals, to make you aware of the risks of smoking and to provide you with the information and support you need to help you quit. Cutting down and stopping your use of tobacco products will rapidly alter the state of your oral health, and you will see and feel the positive changes in your mouth. For those that want to quit smoking, it is essential that you make an appointment at Peach Dental Care for regular check-ups, hygiene treatments, and so that we can provide you with advice, encouragement and guidance for improving your dental health.