Nicotine by itself is colourless, but when it combines with oxygen, it turns yellow and leaves stubborn traces on the teeth.

Ever looked in the mirror and noticed your teeth aren’t as white as they used to be? If you’re a smoker, that’s just the beginning of what tobacco is doing to your mouth. Sure, you’ve ...

you’re more at risk of erosion to the enamel of your teeth.” Smoking and nicotine-based products can cause damage to your teeth and gums. “In some cases, smoking can lead to gum disease and ...

This happens because smoking causes inflammation around the teeth and increases your risk for bacterial infections. The gums may become swollen and bleed (gingivitis) and eventually begin to pull ...

motivated by the hope that alternative medicine might finally deliver them from a life cluttered with cigarette packs and tarnished by nicotine-stained teeth. But both smokers and health-care ...