Smoking is no good for your teeth, that is well-known. But what about vaping? New research from Tufts University suggests using e-cigarettes may not be that much better, finding an association between ...

Like many people, Mary-Kate Willis (@mk9unit) doesn’t enjoy going to the dentist. In a TikTok, she explained why she opted out of regular dental care for four years. Willis said she stopped going to ...

I don’t know why she swallowed a fly—perhaps she’ll die! In order to get rid of the fly, the woman swallowed a spider that “wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.” Then the woman swallowed a ...

Cigarette smoking is infamous for promoting gum disease, and now a new study adds to evidence that vaping also exacts a toll on the teeth and gums. Researchers found that people who use e-cigarettes ...

On top of their other health hazards, electronic cigarettes may help rot your teeth, a new study suggests. Vaping appears to promote cavities, which can result in tooth loss if not treated quickly, ...

Vaping may increase a person's risk for cavities and tooth decay, preliminary new research suggests. The aerosolized e-liquid used in vape pens may cover teeth in a sugary, sticky film that promotes ...

Primary care physicians, and especially pediatricians, should consider telling their patients about the long-term oral health problems associated with vaping. A new study found that patients who use ...