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9. Smoking

Smoking stains the teeth and causes bad breath, and it also leads to a sore tongue. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it limits blood flow to organs, making blood vessels less elastic over time. In addition to impacting nutrient delivery to cells, any damage to the tongue takes longer to heal. Such injuries may also be more vulnerable to infection. Stopping smoking can alleviate this cause of exacerbation.

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