Why is smoking bad for oral health?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

It increases the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, slows healing, causes bad breath, and stains teeth.

It increases the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, slows healing, causes bad breath, and stains teeth.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.