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Article: SMOKING PROMPTS TOOTH DECAY, ORAL CANCER
- Article from:
- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- July 24, 2008
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The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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.
Smoking contributes to tooth decay and gum loss. It compromises the flow, amount and function of saliva in the mouth. Saliva is important for cleaning the lining of the mouth and teeth. The flow of saliva helps to counteract mouth acids that cause decay and protects the teeth ...