E-cigarettes are
growing in popularity with former smokers shouting the benefits of vaping.
Unlike tobacco, e-cigarettes use vapor instead of smoke. However, some e-cigs
still contain nicotine, which can cause problems for your teeth and gums.
Everyone knows that
tobacco is bad for teeth and gums and bad for overall health. Tobacco causes
gum disease, tooth decay and eventual tooth loss. Smoking or chewing tobacco
can also lead to dry mouth and tooth sensitivity, but it isn’t just tobacco
that can cause problems for your teeth and gums.
Although vaping hasn’t
been around long enough for conclusive studies, some patients who vape have
reported tooth sensitivity, dry mouth, sore gums and gum recession.
Below is what dentists
know now:
In the studies that
have been conducted, it appears that nicotine reduces the blood flow through
the veins, the heart, and the brain. Without oxygen, your gum tissue will die.
Some dentists in
Corona are also discovering that E-cigarettes can mask other symptoms such as
gum disease. Because the flow of blood has been reduced, it is nearly
impossible to detect blood in the gum tissue.
Studies indicate that
nicotine is a muscle stimulant. This will cause people with bruxism to continue
clenching and grinding. Teeth grinding and clenching can wear down your teeth
and lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
Vaping is much safer
than smoking with some studies indicating it is about 98 percent safer than
tobacco. With that being said, most vapers aren’t concerned with the possible
complications from using E-cigarettes. People who don’t add nicotine to the, “Juice,”
will not have the nicotine complications. However, it is important that you
continue seeing your dentist on a regular basis.
If you would like
more information regarding E-cigarettes and vaping, call or click and schedule
an appointment with your dentist in Corona today. After all, it’s better to be
safe than sorry.
