Marijuana users at higher risk of periodontal disease

Marijuana users should improve their oral hygiene and even quit smoking to protect their gums and teeth. According to recent studies, marijuana could cause periodontal disease.

Key takeaways:

– Periodontal disease is an inflammatory response to bacterial infection in the gum line.

– Research shows recreational marijuana users are two-times more likely to develop periodontal disease as compared to non-users.

– However, it is still not evident if medical marijuana has the same effect on teeth.

Marijuana users should practice twice as much oral hygiene and visits to the dentist for a checkup.

Read more here:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170524152634.htm