![]() ![]() There seems to be an increase of cavities in younger patients who vape, which may be due to the acidity of the components in vape liquid and an increase in cavity-causing bacteria. Younger people normally have more saliva than they need, so when they present with dry mouth, periodontal disease (gum disease) or increased complaints of mouth ulcer. Periodontal disease is normally an adult disease, and we’re now seeing it become more popular in younger people. The excess bacteria are heavily associated with tooth decay, gum diseases and cavities. Teeth that have been exposed to e-cigarette aerosol had a significant amount more bacteria than those that had not. Ongoing gum inflammation and continuous gum disease and is also associated with continuous use of e-cig/ vaping products. There have been a few studies carried out that suggest that e-cigarette users trigger an inflammatory response in gum tissues. Chronic mouth dryness is associated with mouth sores, tooth decay and bad breath. Most e-cigarettes/ vaping products base liquids include propylene glycol which can cause mouth dryness. What does vaping do to your oral health, teeth and gums?Ĭurrent research suggests that there are various negative effects on both your teeth and gums, some of these effects include: There is enough research to portray the long term negative effects vaping has as well as its side effects. Although not enough research has been done, vaping appears to have less oral health risks than smoking regular cigarettes. ![]() Vaping and e-cigarettes have been very popular, quite quickly that research hasn’t been able to catch up yet. Vaping can have a detrimental impact on your overall health as well as a definite negative effect on your oral health. But as qualified Dentists, the more vaping patients we have walk through the door, the clear it gets that the inside a vaper’s mouth clearly illustrates the dangers of vaping. However, not enough time has passed since vaping became popular to assess the long-term dangers, unfortunately, everybody’s an experiment right now. These issues range from tooth cavities and inflammation to periodontitis and sometimes oral cancer. That’s when you end up having oral issues that are irreversible. However, when you are smoking again and again, you are repeatedly traumatizing the tissue. The great thing about the oral cavity is that it is really resilient tissue, it heals a lot faster than other parts of the body. Recent studies show that 43% of people using e-cigarettes or vaping products had gum disease and oral infections that are often consistent. ![]() The tobacco in cigarettes has clear harmful effects on the body and the mouth however the fluid in e-cigarettes, can include propylene glycol, benzene, formaldehyde and other chemicals that only increases the risks of gum disease. Whether Nicotine is smoked or vaped, it restricts blood flow to the gums, which is a major contributor to periodontal (gum) disease. The damage that comes from these chemical ridden items has shown in many studies, they start to inflict damage right where they enter your body: your mouth.īecause e-cigarettes are quite a recent phenomenon, their technology has seen to amaze most people, their new flavours and upgrade from regular cigarettes have seemed to trick many people into thinking that these smoking alternatives are somehow better for you than traditional cigarettes, However, various research shows that there is a solid amount of evidence that shows the link between e-cigarettes and poor oral health. What you don’t realise is that whatever you decide to smoke starts with putting harmful chemicals in your mouth. All the warnings you see about the dangers of smoking or vaping (the inhaling of electronic cigarettes) tend to focus on the potential dangers to the heart and lungs. ![]()
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