It also contains micro-polishers for a bright, shining smile. Plus, sodium fluoride is included to help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities. Get Informed Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.

Quitting smoking can have a positive effect straight away. And in 10-20 years' time, you may have the same chances of losing teeth or developing mouth cancer as someone who has never smoked. If you're trying to remove smoking stains from teeth on a tight budget, or prefer natural remedies, here are a few to try. Do be aware that this is a tooth polish, not a toothpaste, and it's not advisable to use it every day because of its abrasive effect. Home remedies for smokers' teeth

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You're absolutely right about rub (good stuff) into your gums and let it sit there for a few minutes - activated charcoal is good for stains and cleaning your mouth (don't rub that in though because it is quite abrasive). This toothpaste contains micro polishing agents that gently remove surface stains to safely whiten your teeth without causing the sensitivity that is often associated with peroxide or other bleaching agents.

We've established that smoking is bad for teeth, but what about e-cigarettes, or ‘vaping'? There is no tobacco in e-cigarettes, so in some ways vaping is better for teeth than smoking. However, vapes still contain nicotine and some other ingredients which can harm teeth in different ways.

Most Brits who smoke are well aware of the increased risk of lung cancer when they smoke, but there is less awareness of mouth and throat cancer.

Lemon juice is acidic and can serve as a bleaching agent for your teeth. Regular rinsing of your mouth and teeth with a solution of lukewarm water and lemon juice could remove some tobacco and nicotine stains. Lukewarm water opens the enamel pores so that lemon juice can slightly penetrate the smoking stains. It is advised to rinse your mouth afterwards with cold water so that the enamel pores can close again. We recommend using lemon juice with caution as it can also erode your enamel if you are not careful. People are often ashamed of their smoking habits and many lie to their dentists about it. However, there are some signs that might still give it away if you smoke: Smokers' teeth may be most recognisable because of the dark yellow or brown stains that build up on them, but there are many other oral health problems that come as a side effect of smoking. The medicinal benefits of turmeric are well-known, but did you also know that turmeric can be used for teeth whitening? Brushing your teeth daily with a paste made from turmeric and water can also help improve staining from smoking. Summary of the best teeth whitening products for smokersRead more about this and other good options in our guide to the best teeth whitening kits in the UK. Smokers' toothpaste