The Problems of Smoking on Dental Health

Smokers have been found to have problems with teeth and gums. These problems could lead to additional health problems, all related to smoking. While stopping smoking is a difficult habit to break, it is important to try to stop or cut back on the amount of cigarettes that you smoke. By stopping you have the opportunity for your body, including the health of your mouth and teeth, to get back to a healthier level.

To help learn more about the potential problems that smokers face in regards to oral health, we have assembled a collection of pages to review. We hope this information helps you, or a smoker you know, have better oral health.

Smoking and Overall Health

• Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking
• The Ways Smoking Affects Your Health
• The Health Consequences of Smoking
• Smoking and Your Body
• The Health Risks of Smoking
• The Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Smoking and Dental Health

• Smoking and Oral Health
• Smoking and Tobacco Cessation
• Smoking and Your Oral Health Facts
• Tobacco and Oral Health
• Chewing Tobacco Harms Oral Health

Dental Hygiene

• Maintaining Good Dental Care Habits
• An Oral Hygiene Care Plan
• What is Oral Health?
• Good Dental Health

Effects of Smoking on Gums

• Smoking, Gum Disease and Tooth Loss
• How Smoking Damages Teeth and Gums
• Gum Disease Information
• How Smoking Affects the Mouth

Additional Resources

• CDC Oral Health Information
• Oral Health Consumer Information
• Fairfax Dentistry
• Dental Health Resources
• Fairfax Cosmetic Dentists
• Community Oral Health Resources