By Joan Mbabazi People who smoke are likely to develop stains on their teeth from the nicotine and tar in tobacco products. To make matters even worse, the teeth can turn yellow for those who are light smokers, and almost brown for those who smoke for a long time. Health experts emphasize that smoking tobacco has been connected to conditions... read more »
By Iveta Ramonaite, Dental Tribune International Tue. 5. July 2022 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among US youth. In a 2021 survey, 2.06 million US middle and high school students had vaped in the past 30 days, including 320,000 middle school students and 1.72 million high... read more »
There are a multitude of factors that play a role in the manifestation of periodontal disease. For example, stress − which is the body’s mechanism of response to a stressor. Negative events or difficulties can change the body’s way of functioning. Chronic stress is tied closely to depression, as being one of the most common psychiatric illnesses that “can evoke... read more »
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people stopped going to the dentist and the problems are now starting to be seen. Gum disease gets worse when it is left untreated, as it is an inflammatory condition that can potentially lead to serious health issues such as heart attack and stroke. In fact, people with advanced gum disease, or periodontal disease, are... read more »