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Can a dental examination identify those people who drink and/or smoke?
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Intoxication: If you go to your dental appointment intoxicated, your dentist can tell that you've been drinking.. Other than that there really are no absolute telltale signs that your dentist would check for. Smoking, however, is different. It's pretty easy to spot staining, changes in gingival health, and smoke on the breath.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Sometimes. : Alcoholics sometime have a problem with excessive bleeding when cut. Smokers (a generalization) tend to have more staining around the teeth than non-smokers.
Answered 9/1/2013
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