Tobacco
How Many Teeth Are In That Cigarette Pack?
A one-pack-a-day smoking habit can cost you the loss of at least two teeth every 10 years, reports the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).  Smokers are about twice as likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, according to the results of two separate 30-year studies that investigated the relationship between smoking and tooth loss among males and females at Tufts University in Boston.

Tobacco
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings

The next time you visit your dentist, ask about your oral cancer screening – most people receive one during their regular dental checkup but do not realize it. The dentist checks about 10 places inside and around the mouth, looking for lumps or irregular tissue changes. Every year, 35,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer, which accounts for roughly 7,500 deaths each year. If detected early, oral cancer can be cured.

Oral & Overall Health
Whoopi Goldberg's Dental Message to Viewers

FAQs: Smoking Effects on Teeth

Using tobacco can harm your mouth, including your teeth and gums, in a number of ways. There is no safe form of tobacco—using it produces many problems and risk factors, from tooth discoloration and gum disease to throat, lung, and oral cancer, and, ultimately, even death. It’s important to understand what happens to your mouth when you use any form of tobacco, and to discuss those effects—and how to quit—with your dentist and physician.