May 31 is ‘World No Tobacco Day’, an annual event organised by the World Health Organisation, which aims to inform the public of the dangers of smoking and using tobacco products.
Over the past few months, smoking and its dangers, particularly among the younger generations, have become a widely debated topic after the UK government pledged to eradicate smoking as part of a new bill in April.
But while many of us are aware of the impacts of smoking on our health, many may not be aware of how it affects our gums and teeth as well.
When we talk about the impact of smoking on our health, often, the dangers tend to focus on the impact on the lungs, heart, and even skin. Yet what smokers and vapers often fail to recognise is that the associated risks of such habits start in their mouths.
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