Frequently Asked Questions

Smoking

Date Posted: 12/1/2001

Question Does smoking stain the teeth?

Answer Yes. Tobacco staining on the teeth is often superficial in the first few years of smoking and your dentist can usually readily remove it. Unfortunately, as the years pass, the staining tends to spread into microscopic cracks in the enamel (the outer layer of teeth) and this is far more difficult to remove. Teeth can become permanently stained.

More questions in this category:

Can I protect my mouth if I smoke?
Does smoking affect the teeth, gums or mouth?
Does smoking always lead to gum disease?
Does smoking lead to oral cancer?
Does smoking make the teeth loose?
Does smoking stain the teeth?
How will a smoker know if their gums are being damaged?