Which oral health problems are smokers more likely to experience?

Smoking has a wide range of negative effects on oral health. One of the most common problems is chronic periodontitis, caused by reduced blood flow. Smokers with implants also have an increased risk of peri-implantitis. Wound healing is slower in smokers, which makes recovery after dental procedures more difficult. The risk of oral cancer rises because of constant exposure to harmful substances. Smokers often experience discoloured teeth and bad breath due to tar deposits. Loss of taste and smell is another well-known problem with long-term smoking. Gum inflammation is often more severe and lasts longer than in non-smokers. Stopping smoking can reduce or prevent many of these problems. That is why oral health professionals always advise stopping smoking to improve oral health.