When you think about allergies, you probably think of a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. But they can also take a toll on your voice in several ways: 1  An allergic reaction can cause your vocal cords to swell.  Postnasal drip -- when mucus moves from your nose into your throat -- can irritate your vocal cords.
Smoking and other tobacco products can lead to gum disease by affecting the attachment of bone and soft tissue to your teeth.More specifically, it appears that smoking interferes with the normal function of gum tissue cells.This interference makes smokers more susceptible to infections, such as periodontal disease, and also seems to impair blood flow to the gums-which may affect wound healing.ore specifically, it appears that smoking interferes with the normal function of gum tissue cells. This interference makes smokers more susceptible to infections, such as periodontal disease, and also seems to impair blood flow to the gums-which may affect wound healing.
Advanced gum disease is called periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States. It can lead to the loss of tissue and bone that support the teeth and it may become more severe over time. If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth.