There are clear differences in the bacteria present in the mouths of smokers compared to non-smokers, say researchers.

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related ...

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related ...

gum disease, and dental problems, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and ulcers. Talk to your healthcare provider if you need help in quitting smoking or other tobacco ...

Smoking is now recognised as a related cause. Unlike tooth decay, which is usually a rapid process, periodontal disease can take many years to reach the stage where teeth become loose and may be lost.

Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) occurs when the tissues that hold your teeth become infected or inflamed. Poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of this issue, but certain risk ...

However, the study found pouches, a more discrete tobacco product, are increasing, and they face less regulation.

The price tag for using Nicorette gum is about the same as a pack-and-a-half-a-day smoking habit. In some published studies, people have used nicotine gum up to five years, according to Richard ...

Cytisine, similarly to Chantix, is more effective than nicotine gum and patches. It's been approved in the U.K. and Canada as ...

Smoking is at an all-time low in the US and many other countries ... Nicotine also impairs the immune response, increasing the likelihood of gum disease. Unfortunately, opting to vape won’t save you ...