Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Smoking can easily (and effectively) inflame your tongue’s papillae, leading dead cells to build up on the tongue. This generates an ideal ground for harmful bacteria to grow and thrive. Moreover, cigarette smoke consists of chemicals that can damage the mouth tissue.
Alcohol can harm your tongue in two ways. The first is by inflaming your tongue’s papillae and the second by dehydrating your body. This only means that you should better avoid alcohol if you want better oral health.