Oral Health and Smoking
Smoking can have major and detrimental effects on the health of your teeth, gums, mouth and throat. Some commonly seen problems caused by smoking include the staining of teeth and bad breath. Although these problems may be annoying and unpleasant, they are not a threat to health. However, smoking may contribute to unseen and far more serious conditions such as: - Gum disease that results in tooth loss - Increased risk of tooth decay - Leukoplakia: White patches in the mouth t
Bad Breath?
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common problem and can be embarrassing at times. But fear not, it can definitely be overcomed. * No Copyright Infringement Is Intended Bad breath can be caused by hormonal fluctuations which lead to changes in the saliva and increases the amount of bacteria in the mouth. Because of this, women are more likely to have bad breath just before a period. Some other causes of bad breath are retained food particles, gum diseases, chronic sinus problems
