Unfortunately, when we see pictures of celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Lindsay Lohan taking another drag of their cigarettes, we get the idea that if they are invincible to the negative effects of it, so are we. Wrong! Celebrities aren’t as invincible as you think, and you aren’t either. Smoking has many negative effects, especially to our mouths. Here are some ways in which smoking can be devastating to your mouth.
Gum Disease
Smoking is bad for your lungs, breath, teeth, and gums. Gum disease, however, is a bit of a misnomer. It may start in your gums, but it is the disease that rots your teeth out of your mouth. Thankfully, it is treatable (which is why we probably don’t hear about chain smokers Robert Pattinson’s teeth falling out). As you might it expect, treating it involves a lot of time, money, and effort that us non-celebrities just can’t afford. Quit smoking now before you’ll really have to pay for it.
Oral Cancer
If you’re a smoker, you’re aware of the dangers of lung cancer. However, you may not be aware of the all too real danger of oral cancer. This cancer affects about 24,000 smokers in the United States every year with white patches and lesions inside their cheeks (Floss.com). It is much more likely for smokers to get oral cancer than non-smokers, and those that have quit smoking have found that the lesions often disappear.
These diseases and more are what await you if you don’t stop smoking today. Take a deep breath of pure oxygen and put the cigarette down for good – just like ex-smokers Gwenyth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz.
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