You probably don’t need to be told that smoking is bad for you—most people know the effects of cigarettes on their lungs and heart, not to mention the way that they can dramatically increase your chances of cancer.
But it’s also worth thinking a little bit about the ways in which smoking can affect your oral health specifically. In particular, you might be surprised to learn that cigarettes can lead to dry mouth, which can cause all kinds of problems. Here’s some more information about this connection.
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