SMOKING PROMPTS TOOTH DECAY, ORAL CANCER
July 24, 2008
July 24, 2008
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Most people know that smoking can cause heart disease, stroke, lung cancer or other respiratory diseases. But many don't know that smoking causes tooth decay and gum disease.
Drinking beverages like sports drinks or soda and eating sugary, starchy foods are not the only culprits. Smoking affects the whole mouth--teeth and gums. Besides decay, it can lead to oral cancer.< . . .
Most people know that smoking can cause heart disease, stroke, lung cancer or other respiratory diseases. But many don't know that smoking causes tooth decay and gum disease.
Drinking beverages like sports drinks or soda and eating sugary, starchy foods are not the only culprits. Smoking affects the whole mouth--teeth and gums. Besides decay, it can lead to oral cancer.< . . .