The inhalation of tobacco smoke can lead to inflammation and damage to lung tissue, making it harder for the lungs to perform their natural detoxification role [1]
These symptoms can range from skin reactions, such as contact dermatitis, to respiratory issues like allergic rhinitis
Scaling and root planing Plaque and tartar are scraped away from both above and below the gumline while under local anesthetic (scaling)
Dried blood spots, collected by applying a drop of blood to absorbent material, or dried specimens for fecal occult blood detection
But there are several other things going on that may be harder for a smoker to perceive
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