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If i quit smoking will my gums turn pink?

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maybe: Healthy caucasian gums are pink. Smoking decreases blood supply to the gums therefore after quitting the true nature of your gums will be revealed - if healthy they will be pink - if not they will be red and bleed more easily.

Answered 10/23/2013

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