Weed Warning: Marijuana’s Surprising Impact On Dental Health – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission.

Marijuana produces a few side effects harmful to your mouth’s health, especially if you smoke.

Things can turn on a smile and brighten a day. And common sense says we need to manage our mouth, teeth and gums for good health.  Science and sense say smoking cigarettes is bad for our dental health. Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and other forms of tobacco cause oral cancer, gum disease, and other oral health problems. Untreated tooth decay is higher in people who smoke cigarettes. Over 40% of adults aged 20 to 64 who currently smoke cigarettes have untreated tooth decay. In addition, One of the effects of smoking is staining on the teeth due to the nicotine and tar in the tobacco. Teeth are yellow in a very short time, and heavy smokers often complain their teeth are almost brown after years of smoking. But does marijuana affect your dental health?

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A large study from Duke University found links between smoking cannabis and different mouth diseases. Researchers discovered unlike cigarettes, cannabis isn’t harmful to your lungs, cholesterol, or blood pressure.

“While study participants who had used marijuana to some degree over the last 20 years showed an increase in periodontal disease from age 26 to 38, they did not differ from non-users on any of the other physical health…