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Health & Fitness

The hidden truth's behind smoking!

                                              THE HIDDEN TRUTH BEHIND SMOKING!

     

      Most of the general population thinks smoking only affects the lungs, but few people realize how much it damages the oral cavity. Smoking commonly leads to gingivitis.

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      “Smoking is one of the main accelerant for periodontal disease”, explains Dr. Nicholas Zeik of Zeik Dental in Marlboro, NJ. Smoking is one of the lead causes for teeth staining, and is contraindicated for dental implant placements. Dr. Zeik encourages finding an alternate form of smoking, to curve your nicotine addiction, ie. patches, lozenges, gum, and the newest revelation electronic cigarettes.

    For more information on this topic, call Dr. Zeik at (732) 863 8040 for a fun informative interview.  

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