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Smoking ruins your gums!

ashblag · 2010-06-20 00:07:26

hi all, im a reformed smoker...(kicked a 30 a day habit in jan this year:D) having smoked for almost8 years my gums are in an awfull state. They've really receeded had a horrible build up of yellow plaque and ended up with awfull gum disease and i'm only 28!. I regularly got absesses too! Now seeing a dental hygenist on a…

20-06-2010 12:07am

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ashblag

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hi all, im a reformed smoker...(kicked a 30 a day habit in jan this year:D)
having smoked for almost8 years my gums are in an awfull state. They've really receeded had a horrible build up of yellow plaque and ended up with awfull gum disease and i'm only 28!. I regularly got absesses too!

Now seeing a dental hygenist on a regular basis it's amazing how much better my teeth and gums are today.

Kick the habit folks...you'll have a brighter,whiter smile:P

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#2 26-06-2010 8:49pm

sudzs

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Well done! I'm an ex-smoker myself and I think not enough is said about all the positives to be gained from stopping smoking. It all seems to be about how hard it is to stop (just listen to those govt. ads) as opposed to pointing out the gains... brighter whiter smile and fresh breath too!

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