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How Smoking Affects Your Teeth and Oral Cavity

The number of ways that smoking can affect your oral health is not a small list. It’s a solemn one. If you’re a smoker, parts of this list are obvious — but most are alarming.

Stained Teeth, Bad Breath, Loss of Smell and Taste: Smoking can singe your sense of smell and taste, while cigarette tar can stain your teeth, discolor your tongue, and lead to halitosis.


Weakened Immune System: Smokers’ immune systems become compromised, leading to weakened defenses against oral diseases and longer recovery from dental surgical procedures.


Gum and Periodontal Disease: You are twice as likely to experience gum disease if you smoke, notes the Centers for Disease Control.


Tooth Decay and Loss: Smoking supports bacteria, plaque, and tartar build-up leading to cavities, decay, and tooth loss.


Mouth Sores and Ulcers: These common oral health issues are much more prevalent in smokers.


Gum Recession: Smokers who develop gum disease experience receding gums that exposes the margins of their crowns. This may make oral hygiene more difficult and change the aesthetic appearance of their crowns.


Oral Cancer: Exposure to harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco causes mutations in the healthy cells of your mouth and throat, increasing your risk for developing oral cancer — probably the most serious and challenging to treat.

Dr. Banić

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Diabetes and oral health

People with diabetes who have irregular blood glucose levels have a higher risk of tooth problems and gum disease than people without diabetes. This is because they have lowered resistance to infection and may not heal as easily.

If you are living with diabetes, you need to pay particular attention to your oral health and dental care, as well as keeping your blood glucose levels in the target range. Visit your dentist every 6 to 12 months for advice about how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Dr. Banić

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Benefits of lemon water

The benefits of lemon water include boosting Vitamin C, aiding weight loss, preventing kidney stones, and freshening breath. However, drinking too much lemon water can have health risks, such as damaging tooth enamel and irritating mouth sores. Drink in moderation.

Dr. Banić

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Tooth enamel erosion

Can you reverse tooth enamel erosion? Once the tooth enamel has been damaged, there is no way to reverse the effects of tooth enamel erosion.

Dr. Banić