{"id":7825,"date":"2019-11-12T15:23:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T15:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/?page_id=7825"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:32:47","slug":"smoking-cessation-london","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hermeslondondentalclinic.com\/?page_id=7825","title":{"rendered":"Smoking Cessation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573574743757{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a7b1535a1739 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em;bottom:0px;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_6a7b1535a1739\">\n\t<h1 class=\"lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left\" data-split-text=\"true\" data-custom-animations=\"true\" data-ca-options='{\"triggerHandler\":\"inview\",\"animationTarget\":\".lqd-lines .split-inner\",\"duration\":700,\"delay\":100,\"easing\":\"easeOutQuint\",\"direction\":\"forward\",\"initValues\":{\"scale\":1},\"animations\":{\"scale\":1}}' data-split-options='{\"type\":\"lines\"}'><span class=\"ld-fh-txt\"> Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/h1><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a7b1535a21cb p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.68em;}.ld_fancy_heading_6a7b1535a21cb p {margin-bottom:2em !important;  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a7b1535a21cb .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em;bottom:0px;}.ld_fancy_heading_6a7b1535a21cb p {margin-bottom:2em !important;  } <\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_6a7b1535a21cb\">\n\t<p class=\"lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left\" ><span class=\"ld-fh-txt\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did you know? Those who smoke less than ten cigarettes per day are twice as likely to develop gum disease, and this increases to four to five times in heavier smokers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many studies have shown that smoking and using tobacco products has a detrimental effect on your teeth and gums. We see the effects of smoking on teeth and gums almost every day, and we can\u2019t stress enough how vital it is to quit smoking in order to save your oral health!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Does Smoking Do to Your Teeth?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tobacco affects the gum tissue cells, making smokers more prone to dental problems and other negative effects, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tooth infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gum disease \/ periodontal disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stained teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jawbone loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shrinking gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mouth sores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decreased senses of taste and smell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Poor healing of mouth sores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hairy tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This infection of the gums can affect the bone structure that supports your teeth. In severe cases, it can make your teeth fall out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mouth Cancer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 8,300 people are diagnosed with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/mouth-cancer-london\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mouth cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> each year in the UK, and around two in every three mouth cancers are linked to smoking. Mouth cancer can start in different parts of the mouth, including the lips, salivary glands, tongue, gums, palate and inside of the cheeks. Smoking causes at least 15 types of cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We advise regular smokers to visit us for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/mouth-cancer-london\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mouth cancer screening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on at least an annual basis. During the screening, we conduct a thorough examination of your whole mouth, including the use of a handheld scanning device that is used to examine any lumps or lesions that you might have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smoking Cessation in London<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As dental professionals, it is important for us to tell you the risks of ongoing smoking and to help you to quit by giving you information and support. By cutting down and stopping smoking or using tobacco products, your oral health will benefit very quickly, and you will notice certain changes in your mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is essential that you come into the practice for regular check-ups so we can help you maintain good oral health and give you advice and encouragement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or for advice and support, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/email-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>[vc_separator][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=50&amp;v=wBfPMEpTqxM&amp;feature=emb_logo&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573569841817{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"fancy-title text-center ld_section_title_6a7b1535a2d32\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"st-desc\"><h3>Book Treatment<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/header>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Online Appointent&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fuk.dentalhub.online%2Fv1%2Fview%2Forganization%2F1153%2Findex.html%23%2Fperspectives%2F3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573574743757{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_separator][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=50&amp;v=wBfPMEpTqxM&amp;feature=emb_logo&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573569841817{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7825","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Smoking Cessation | Private Dental Care London | Dentist Victoria<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many studies have shown that smoking and using tobacco products has a detrimental effect on your teeth. 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