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By Tammy Davenport, About.com Guide to Dentistry since 2005

Male Smokers More Likely to Need Root Canals

Saturday March 4, 2006

The findings of a new extensive study show that males who smoke cigarettes are almost twice as likely to need root canals than non smokers. What about female smokers? Could they be at a higher risk for root canal treatment too?

Related: What to Expect During a Root Canal

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