Smoking damages your teeth by reducing your gums' ability to heal itself, causing your gums to shrink and expose more of your teeth to cavity-causing elements. This combination of effects puts smokers at an increased risk of both periodontal disease and tooth decay. When smokers lose teeth, their gum disease gives them a higher risk of dental implants being placed unsuccessfully. Tar and nicotine in cigarette smoke will also stain teeth enamel into an unhealthy and unsightly yellow color. To learn more, read our blog article "Smokers Teeth: The Effects on Oral Health."