Signs That Your Teen is Smoking

If your teen is regularly seen chewing gum or breath mints you might want to start keeping a closer eye.

If the above is said to you frequently then you better start being suspicious...

If your kid is smoking his or her clothes will definitely smell of smoke. When your kid changes shirts or tops, check them for any suspicious smell.

If your teen heads to the bathroom to brush teeth as soon as he/she gets into the house, its a big indicator that someone is indeed smoking. You know their habits, if you think they are surprisingly paying more attention to their dental hygiene, you have a good reason to suspect something is off.

Most teens who can't leave home late night resort to smoking on the terrace or the roof. If you find your teen making regular trips, especially at night, you should be concerned about smoking habits.

If your kid is smoking he/she might start showing dental stains. These are generally brownish and are mostly visible on the front teeth. You can keep an eye on your teen's teeth or ask your dentist about their condition to find out whether he/she is smoking or not.

If your teen is smoking regularly he/she probably owns a lighter. If you ever find one in his/her pants or bag, you will most likely hear that it belongs to a friend. Well, these lighters belonging to 'friends' are a major sign your teen is in fact smoking.

If you notice your teen's lips darkening there is a good possibility that he/she is smoking. The tar in cigarettes can cause lips to darken and turn slightly black.