In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that over 28 million adults in the United States smoked cigarettes. Although that number has declined over the past few years, millions of adults’ overall and oral health are still impacted by tobacco use, whether that’s in the form of vaping, using cigarettes, or cigars. What many people don’t consider is how it will impact their dental restorations, like their full or partial dentures. Read on to learn the risks of smoking with dentures.
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