Do you frequently smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco? If yes, you are putting the health of your mouth, teeth and gums at a risk. The effects of tobacco on oral health are: Smokeless/Snuff/Chewing Tobacco & Smoking Wearing down of teeth : Chewing tobacco leaves which have particles are abrasive to teeth. While chewing they mixes with saliva and form an abrasive paste is created that wears down the enamel of teeth over time. Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold increases due to erosion of enamel from the grit created by chewing tobacco leading to wearing down of teeth. Gum disease: Smoking interferes with the growth of blood vessels and capillaries resulting in slowing of the healing of gum tissue while getting them treated for gum disease. They irritate gums are causes periodontal problems like bleeding gums, gum recession etc. Click here ...