How Does Smoking and Tobacco Affect Oral Health?
Smoking and tobacco use have significant yet often overlooked effects on oral health. These habits increase the risk of gum disease, tooth damage, delayed healing, and can even lead to oral cancer. The harmful chemicals in tobacco impair blood flow to the gums, weaken the body’s natural defenses, and accelerate oral tissue damage.
In this video, Dr. Soorya Ajay Rao explains how smoking and tobacco adversely affect oral health and highlights the importance of tobacco cessation in preventing long-term dental and oral complications.
Watch to understand the hidden oral health risks of smoking and tobacco use, and why quitting is essential for a healthier mouth and overall well-being.
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