This symptom of smoking is painless but can lead to discoloration and scar tissue on the top of your mouth. Thanks to decades of research, we know that smoking and tobacco use can seriously affect our ...

Drinking as little as 9 grams of alcohol a day may increase mouth cancer risk by 50%. A new study links alcohol to higher ...

Scientists in the USA have discovered why smokers may be more prone to chronic gum disease (periodontitis). One of the bacteria responsible for this infection responds to cigarette smoke – changing ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports compares differences between the composition and diversity of the oral microbiome in cigarette users, smokeless tobacco users, and non-users. Study: Oral ...

Mouth cancer affects the mouth area, lips, gums, and throat. This type of cancer is usually found in smokers, heavy drinkers, or people with a history of HPV. Adjusting certain lifestyle habits may ...