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Smokers are Twice as Likely To Have Root Canals, study shows

In a study done by Elizabeth Krall Kaye, PhD, MPH, she and her colleagues reported their findings in New York, at a media teleconference organized by the American Medical Association and American Dental Association.

"Our study has shown that men have almost twice the risk of having root canal treatments if they smoke cigarettes, compared to men who never smoke," Kaye said, in the teleconference.

Kaye is a professor in the department of health policy and health services research at Boston University's Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Do you smoke? This bit of news may be reason enough to have you reconsider. But if breaking the habit is too much of a sacrifice and you find yourself in need of a root canal, be sure to visit My Dentist USA to find the best dentists in your area that are perfect for you.

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