It has been widely known and accepted for a while that smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco has extremely detrimental effects on your oral health. But what about the relatively newer vaping and e-cigarettes trend?

It’s Effects
While vaping and the like are, in theory, somewhat healthier alternatives to the traditional cigarette and tobacco, they still contain very negative oral health impacts.

Higher risk of cavities:
Dental cavities typically occur when food particles are left in the mouth for a long duration, often by lack of effective brushing and flossing. These stagnant pieces of food in the mouth result in bacteria, which then produce acid. This acid is then what causes tooth decay and cavities. Many flavored vapes produce similar effects as acidic drinks. Added with the fact that many are highly sugared, and you have a recipe for cavities.

Increased risk of gum disease:
Many studies have shown that vaping and the likes also significantly raises the risk of causing various gum diseases (periodontal). Other studies have also shown that multiple bacteria that are prevalent around gums of those who vaped had an alarming similarity to those who smokes traditional cigarettes. Vape users also had a significant increase in gum inflammation and other periodontal decrease in health markers.

Dry mouth:
Some ingredients used in e-cigarettes prompt oral dryness. Dryness in the mouth can further lead to cavitied developing and it allows bacteria to ‘stick’ to teeth more effectively. Bad breath and mouth sores are another symptom of dry mouth.

Teeth staining / discoloration:
E-cigarettes containing nicotine and some sorts of flavors can also cause discoloration and staining of teeth the same way traditional smoking and tobacco does.

The Conclusion
It can be assed and concluded with overwhelming evidence that yes, vaping is indeed dangerous for your dental and oral health. Not only will it cause tooth decay and cavities, but can cause bad breath, mouth sores and teeth discoloration.