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This increases the likelihood of blocking blood flow to the brain and heart Damage the cells which line the blood vessels, especially those near the heart Increase plaque buildup in blood vessels, narrowing the insides of the vessels Cause the arteries to become thicker and stiff ( atherosclerosis )

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Injured gums pull away from the teeth, exposing the roots underneath them which can cause extreme sensitivity and additional decay

But if it happens over and over as when a person is smoking cigarette after cigarette, for example the arterial walls can become permanently damaged, and that damage can cause blood clots, heart attack or stroke