1Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
2Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
3Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
4Professor and Head of the Department Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
*Corresponding Author: Dr. E. Rajesh, MDS, Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Phone: 9841006785, Email: rajeshomfp@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
These days, consuming alcohol is a common feature among all regional population irrespective of age and gender. However, the drinking alcohol is associated with a risk of adverse health and social effects, consumption of alcohol inevitably affects the oral cavity, oral mucosa and teeth. Literature indicates that alcohol dependents may have increased risk of dental caries, probing pocket depth and mucosal lesions related to its intoxicating, toxic and dependence-producing properties. Hence, a short review has been attempted to evaluate the effect of alcohol on oral health.
Alcohol, Diseases, Periodontitis
