Dr. LeBlanc Advises Patients with COPD to Quit Smoking
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in America. It affects about 12.7 million adults. Stopping smoking helps reduce complications of COPD and recent research has shown that good oral hygiene also may reduce the disease's toll on people's health. Tobacco use also increases the risk for oral cancer, leads to tooth decay, and causes bad breath. Kicking the habit is key to improving both overall well-being and oral health.
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