Gopal Grandhige, MD, FACS, Board-Certified Surgeon Last Reviewed: April 5, 2026 Smoking significantly worsens acid reflux and GERD by weakening the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), increasing stomach acid production, and impairing the esophaguss ability to clear acid
Persistent bad taste or odor that does not clear with rinsing, or visible bone within the socket
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