Many people think that the effects on the mouth from smoking regularly are limited to yellowed teeth and cavities
Our pilot trial was conducted in Hong Kong, where the prevalence of smoking is low, and smokers are predominantly male 17
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Our taste buds do become less sensitive as we get older, and other than respiratory infections like COVID-19, there are other conditions that can cause a change in taste such as brain injuries, dry mouth, gum disease, certain medications like antibiotics or antidepressants, sinus infections, smoking, and thyroid disease