Cigarettes contain something like 600 chemicals and the smoke contains an unbelievable 7,000 chemicals of which, about 69, are carcinogenic and others poisonous. As far as veining the smoker of the cigarette the villain is Nicotine. It is Nicotine that drags one to smoking. It reaches the brain in a matter of seconds and enslaves the brain so to say.

Gum and teeth problems caused by smoking are a very common problem. Though not very easy, you can improve your gum diseases almost immediately after stopping smoking. Smokers, who quit smoking, get a healthier gum which will help them to hold on to their teeth over the long run. Results of quitting smoking :

The internet is certainly flooded with information as to why one should quit smoking. One might have also heard several pleas from well wishers and family to quit smoking owing to its bad effects on health. While it is quite understandable that it is difficult to let go of such a habit, one should also know the effects of smoking at a day to day level.