Smoking and Bad Breath
We have all heard of "smoker's breath". Smoking
causes bad breath for a couple of reasons:
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Tar and nicotine build up
on mouth surfaces such as teeth, tongue and sides of cheeks.
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Smoking dries the mouth
by inhibiting saliva flow. This, in turn, leads to the growth of bacteria,
causing bad breath.
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Smoking can exacerbate gum
disease and sinus conditions, such as post-nasal drip, two important
bad breath risks.
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