Smoking With Braces | Expert Orthodontic Advice
Thinking about smoking while wearing braces? You might want to reconsider. Smoking doesn’t just stain your teeth—it slows your treatment, increases your risk of gum disease, and can even damage your aligners or brackets.
Orthodontic treatment is an investment in your smile, but smoking can undo your progress by weakening your teeth, causing discoloration, and leading to oral health complications.
In this article, we’ll cover:
✔ How smoking affects braces and Invisalign
✔ The long-term risks of smoking during orthodontic treatment
✔ How to protect your smile if you smoke
✔ Alternatives to smoking
Dr. Bill Redmond is a native of Southern California, the son of an orthodontist and the husband of a general dentist. That makes family gatherings pretty interesting…if you like teeth!