Lifestyle & Wellness6 Mar 20263 min
Smoking and Oral Health: The Damage and the Path Back
Smoking causes gum disease, implant failure, and oral cancer. Quitting reverses most of the damage — faster than you'd expect.
Smoking causes gum disease, implant failure, and oral cancer. Quitting reverses most of the damage — faster than you'd expect.
Smoking raises implant failure by 2–3x. Here's what to do if you smoke and want implants.
Avoid smoking for at least 24–48 hours after any dental procedure. Longer for surgery.
Even in later life, quitting improves oral health.
Smoking affects healing, staining, and gum health. Here's how to plan a smile makeover if you smoke.
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