Why regular dental visits matter Regular dental checkups are essential for everyone, but especially for smokers who are more vulnerable to the cigarette effect on teeth
For more than 60 years, the tobacco industry has deliberately targeted Black communities with marketing for menthol cigarettes through magazine ads, sponsorship of community and music events, free samples and other tactics
Although a study reveals that e-cigarettes pose a greater health risk, many use e-cigarettes to quit smoking or as an alternative to traditional methods
According to the American Heart Association, nicotine use can potentially cause an increase in: Blood pressure Heart rate Flow of blood to the heart Narrowing of the arteries, or vessels that carry blood On top of that, nicotine use can cause the hardening of the arterial walls, which in turn, may lead to a heart attack