22/10/2025
You might wonder why we are always nagging you to quit smoking when you come to your dental health checks and hygienist visits🤔
So here are just a few reasons why its so important to us:
Smoking can lead to gum disease; not only does a smoker produce more bacterial plaque, a lack of oxygen in the blood stream means that infected gums cannot heal. Gum disease ultimately leads to tooth loss.
Smokers are also 10 times more likely to develop mouth cancer (cancer affecting the lips, tongue, gums and inside of cheeks).
Our dentists perform an oral cancer screening at every dental health check so it is really important that you attend! 🙏
If you would like help, or directions to resources to help, please do ask at your next visit!
www.lindleydental.co.uk
