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.
When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to âperiodontitisâ (which means âinflammation around the toothâ). In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces (called âpocketsâ) that become infected. The bodyâs immune system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and grows below the gum line. Bacterial toxins and the bodyâs natural response to infection start to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place. If not treated, the bones, gums, and tissue that support the teeth are destroyed.