adverse effects of smoking cigarettes Harmful Chart Tobacco's Impact on Your Smile:

While nicotine itself has been shown to stimulate the release of testosterone, long-term smoking has been associated with lower testosterone levels

In fact, the risk of developing mouth and throat cancers has been found to be up to seven times greater for people who use tobacco and up to six times greater for those who use alcohol, compared to those who dont use either

Here is what to do: Attend follow-up appointments to monitor your progress

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Michael Siegel is a physician and professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Boston University School of Public Health