For people who smoke or are tempted to begin lighting up, consider what smoking can do to your smile.

The mouthhealthy.org website mentions these potential harms:

  • Staining of the teeth and tongue.
  • Decreasing sensitivity to taste and smell.
  • Declining ability to heal after any oral surgery or procedure.
  • Increasing risk of tooth loss and gum disease.
  • Increasing risk of oral cancer.
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What's in store with the weather ... Exploring LI's complex web of transit options ... Out East: Critterville Farm Sanctuary Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... Families left with uncertainty after Nepal ends flood rescue ... This surprise for a little boy doesn't stink! ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad

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