The use of electronic cigarettes—also called vaping—has been on the rise. In 2019, almost 5% of adults in the U.S reported using e-cigarettes, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Overall, e-cigarettes are thought to produce fewer toxic compounds than conventional cigarettes, but they can still contain many harmful substances, including nicotine and heavy… Continue reading Vaping Alters Mouth Microbes
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How Gum Disease Can Be at the Root of 5 Serious Health Issues
Your dentist keeps warning you about bleeding or inflamed gums for a reason. They can be a gateway to serious health issues. Periodontal disease, the result of infections and inflammations of the gums, affects nearly 50 percent of U.S. adults aged 30 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The problem… Continue reading How Gum Disease Can Be at the Root of 5 Serious Health Issues
Cannabis Linked to Gum Disease
Frequent recreational use of cannabis–including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil–increases the risk of gum disease, Columbia University dental researchers have found. The study was published in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Periodontal (gum) disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line. Left untreated, gum disease can lead… Continue reading Cannabis Linked to Gum Disease