The Link Between Smoking and Oral Health Smoking and tobacco use have been linked to a wide range of oral health problems, including: Gum Disease: Smoking weakens the immune system and reduces blood flow to the gums, making smokers more susceptible to gum disease
These substances cause inflammation, destroy lung tissue, and reduce the lungs ability to repair themselves
The supposedly lower tar and nicotine yields are often negated by deeper inhalation, longer puffs, or increased cigarette consumption, resulting in similar or even higher exposure to harmful chemicals
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