Hello all, wondering if anyone has had the same experience, I quit smoking completely a month and a half ago and just vaped (50/50 mix, 18mg) but ever since my gums bleed when brushing very heavy it honestly looks like I've been punched, I know from other users that they do bleed but it just seems like a he'll of a lot of blood. Thanks in advance
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Hi durber101 and Welcome to ECF 
It is a specific symptom of quitting smoking, see # 11. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...hen-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html
It is a specific symptom of quitting smoking, see # 11. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...hen-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html
smoking covers up a multiple of oral hygiene ailments. Now your body is trying to recover from the damage done. And it appears you have gingivitis Time to book a dental hygienist cleaning.
A few months after I stopped smoking, an infection around an implant was able to be seen and treated, likely saving me more damage and health problems.
Time to book a dental hygienist cleaning. A few months after I stopped smoking, an infection around an implant was able to be seen and treated, likely saving me more damage and health problems.
smoking covers up a multiple of oral hygiene ailments. Now your body is trying to recover from the damage done. And it appears you have gingivitis
A few months after I stopped smoking, an infection around an implant was able to be seen and treated, likely saving me more damage and health problems.
That could be a possibility since smoking does increase the risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease and tooth loss.
My gums did bleed alot around one tooth for a couple weeks but went away on it's own. All I had to do is touch them with floss and they'd start.
Make sure that you are flossing, but be gentle. Warm salt water rinse and brush (gently!) 3x per day. Like others have said it's not uncommon after you quit. I bet it improves shortly but a dental appointment is in order in the meantime. Good luck!
When you quit smoking your circulation greatly improves and has a big effect on your gums. It is very normal after you quit smoking (even if your not vaping) for your gums to bleed. I would book that dentist appointment just to be on the safe side. Also the poster that said to rinse with the salt water was spot on, it helps greatly for your mouth to heal itself.
I have often wondered about this or if sweet flavors could promote cavities.
Back when this happened to me at about the same 2-3 month period after quitting, I read somewhere (because you can trust everything you read on the internet) that vitamin C helps.
yes, the vitamin C link is well known (antioxidant; repairs connective tissue & assists bone growth).
you could also look into vitamin D (anti-inflammatory), coQ10 (tissue repair), and tea tree oil (antibiotic). for the latter, use gel or commercial paste, not the raw undiluted form.
lastly, consider drinking 4oz/d of cranberry juice (no added sugar!) which may help by preventing bacteria from sticking to teeth (but first consult your doctor if you are taking warfarin or have kidney stones).
cheers,
R.
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Sources:
Carinci F, Pezzetti F, Spina AM, Palmieri A, Laino G, De Rosa A, Farina E, Illiano F, Stabellini G, Perrotti V, Piattelli A. Effect of Vitamin C on pre-osteoblast gene expression. Arch Oral Biol. 2005 May;50(5):481-96.
Deinzer R, Granrath N, Spahl M, Linz S, Waschul B, Herforth A. Stress, oral health behaviour and clinical outcome. Br J Health Psychol. 2005 May;10(Pt 2):269-83.
Dietrich T, Nunn M, Dawson-Hughes B, Bischoff-Ferrari HA. Association between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and gingival inflammation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Sep;82(3):575-80.
Hanioka T, Tanaka M, Ojima M, Shizukuishi S, Folkers K. Effect of topical application of coenzyme Q10 on adult periodontitis. Mol Aspects Med. 1994;15 Suppl:s241-8.
Nishida M, Grossi SG, Dunford RG, Ho AW, Trevisan M, Genco RJ. Dietary vitamin C and the risk for periodontal disease. J Periodontol. 2000 Aug;71(8):1215-23.
Soukoulis S, Hirsch R. The effects of a tea tree oil-containing gel on plaque and chronic gingivitis. Aust Dent J. 2004 Jun;49(2):78-83.
you could also look into vitamin D (anti-inflammatory), coQ10 (tissue repair), and tea tree oil (antibiotic). for the latter, use gel or commercial paste, not the raw undiluted form.
lastly, consider drinking 4oz/d of cranberry juice (no added sugar!) which may help by preventing bacteria from sticking to teeth (but first consult your doctor if you are taking warfarin or have kidney stones).
cheers,
R.
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Sources:
Carinci F, Pezzetti F, Spina AM, Palmieri A, Laino G, De Rosa A, Farina E, Illiano F, Stabellini G, Perrotti V, Piattelli A. Effect of Vitamin C on pre-osteoblast gene expression. Arch Oral Biol. 2005 May;50(5):481-96.
Deinzer R, Granrath N, Spahl M, Linz S, Waschul B, Herforth A. Stress, oral health behaviour and clinical outcome. Br J Health Psychol. 2005 May;10(Pt 2):269-83.
Dietrich T, Nunn M, Dawson-Hughes B, Bischoff-Ferrari HA. Association between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and gingival inflammation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Sep;82(3):575-80.
Hanioka T, Tanaka M, Ojima M, Shizukuishi S, Folkers K. Effect of topical application of coenzyme Q10 on adult periodontitis. Mol Aspects Med. 1994;15 Suppl:s241-8.
Nishida M, Grossi SG, Dunford RG, Ho AW, Trevisan M, Genco RJ. Dietary vitamin C and the risk for periodontal disease. J Periodontol. 2000 Aug;71(8):1215-23.
Soukoulis S, Hirsch R. The effects of a tea tree oil-containing gel on plaque and chronic gingivitis. Aust Dent J. 2004 Jun;49(2):78-83.
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Wouldn't bee too concerned unless your teeth are made of polycarbonate.
Yeah I had sores that come and go that's why I went to 50/50 mix but still get them trial and error I suppose, got the dentist appointment in a few days will let you all know what they say thanks everyone, everyone else I know that vapes has no problems at all , just sods law lol
My gums bled badly.
I asked my dentist about it - he said it was due to quitting smoking.
Two years later, no bleeding, healthy gums... hooray!
I asked my dentist about it - he said it was due to quitting smoking.
Two years later, no bleeding, healthy gums... hooray!
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