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Can doctors tell me what does smoking cigarettes do to your teeth?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Heavy staining: It causes heavy staining. What it does to the rest of your body is worse! cancer and more.

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Answered 5/3/2013

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Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Nicotine: Stains, systemic disease, periodontal disease, bad breath, ..

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Answered 5/3/2013

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A member asked:

Can doctors tell me what does smoking cigarettes do to your teeth?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Dr Mata agreed

Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Dr Sandler agreed

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