Table 1 shows the prevalence of current, former, and non-smokers by study variables among adults aged 20-39 years. The overall percentage of current smokers was 29.6% of the study population (55.3% ...

One of the most immediate and noticeable effects of smoking on dental health is tooth staining and discoloration. The nicotine and tar present in tobacco products cling to the tooth enamel, leading to ...

Most people know that smoking can cause heart disease, stroke, lung cancer or other respiratory diseases. But many don't know that smoking causes tooth decay and gum disease. Drinking beverages like ...

Teeth are tattletales: They testify about a person’s health, their diet, and now smoking. Researchers from Northumbria University in Newcastle, England, have revealed evidence that smoking -- even if ...

Tooth decay is the most common chronic infectious disease of childhood in the U.S., affecting 42 percent of children ages 2 to 11. Untreated decay causes difficulty eating, sleeping and lost time from ...

Background: Smoking is a risk factor for oral diseases and tooth loss. Our aim was to analyze the association between smoking intensity and duration and tooth loss among middle-aged Finnish adults who ...

A systematic review uncovers links between maternal smoking and tooth defects in children, from missing teeth to enamel damage, while calling for stronger research to confirm the risks. Study: The ...