Elsewhere in the world, countries such as the Nordic countries Norway, Finland, Iceland but also Malaysia, Australia, certain US states, etc., are often cited for their high level of compliance with the ban on sales to minors, with over 90% of cases found to be compliant during inspections
DoSomething.org, one of the largest global organizations for young people and social change has started a campaign which I found pretty interesting: Get The Filter Out (GTFO)
Smoking can stain your brackets and teeth, increase plaque buildup, slow down tooth movement, and raise the risk of gum diseaseall of which can compromise your orthodontic treatment and prolong the time you need to wear braces
Citing that Additional paint to cover smoke stains, cleaning of the ducts, replacing stained window blinds, or replacing carpets that have been damaged by cigarettes can increase the cost to make a unit occupant ready, as some of the pressing reasons to consider stricter smoking ban policies, HUD has made a major effort not only throughout the Maryland itself but the entire country to prohibit smoking in as many places as possible
