Oct 31, 2016

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It’s probably safe to assume that just about everyone can speak to the dangers of smoking, even if they don’t want to. For many people, smoking is a habit they just can’t kick, no matter how many ways or number of times they’ve tried. For others, the warnings on the sides of cigarette cartons apparently fail to prove scary enough to inspire them to stop smoking.

And while the potential damage to your health done by smoking is well known, some staggering statistics suggest that perhaps smoking’s negative effects on oral health and hygiene aren’t as obvious.

Here’s what you need to know when it comes to the scary side effects of smoking and your smile.