We all know that there are a myriad of reasons why smoking is bad for one’s health, but few people realise that it can cause irreversible damage to the gum tissues leading to them recede, creating pockets in the gums where plaque bacteria can lodge and exposing a larger surface area of the teeth to the elements. This can lead to gum infections which can eventually mean that the teeth fall out. If these were not bad enough, smoking is a leading cause of bad breath and tooth staining and oral cancer.

Smoking cessation advice can be given by your dental professional.