Text alternative: Smoking and your oral health

Caring for your health and wellbeing

The effects of smoking on your teeth, gums and mouth:

• ​​Bad breath and taste in the mouth.
• White patches inside the mouth.
• Gum disease.
• Tooth loss.
• Mouth cancer.​

Benefits of quitting

• The health of your mouth, gums and teeth will improve if you stop smoking.
• Your sense of smell and taste will improve.
• Your health starts to improve almost straight away.
• Quitting reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.
• You will protect your friends and family from second-hand smoke, which can harm their health.
• Think of the money you will save that you can spend on other enjoyable things.​

Want to quit smoking?

Have a chat with your local health service for advice and support.

Or call the Quitline on 13 7848 (13 QUIT) and ask to speak to a counsellor.

They can provide support and help guide you through quitting.

Learn more about how to quit smoking​​.

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