Dental changes with vaping?

[Angiebubs]

Hi all! I am wondering if anyone has noticed any changes to their teeth with vaping? The reason I ask is-I have been vaping for 2 yrs now...recently dropped my nic level substantially. Went to the dentist today and i have like 9 cavities!!! My dental hygenie is pefect, guns are in great shape so the dentist is stumped as to what could be causing this. They asked if I have increased carb drinks, etc...nothing has changed (including diet, etc) except my vaping amounts. Now I intentionally choose a vendor that has no artificial additives/sweetners....so I am sure its not the e liquids. They only thing we could come up with is dry mouth can cause increase in cavities, and I KNOW I do not drink enough water when vaping.

So I am curious if anyone else has had a similar experience?

 

[vaperature]

I have noticed a considerable decrease in bleeding gums while brushing and flossing. It could be the antibacterial and antifungal properties of propylene glycol.

 

[Iffy]

Been vaping 31+ months. My dentist and dental tech have been amazed by the drastic improvement in my oral health.

In fact, I now spend more time in the waiting room than in the chair!

Sorry I couldn't give any ya help. But in my case, nothing but positives.

 

[Vicshalls]

Yes dry mouth can cause all sort of things. My wife is a dental assistant. Plenty of water helps. I always drink water but even more so now. I even quit drinking so i wouldnot get dehydrated.

 

[Zealous]

I've not noticed an increase in cavities & I've been vaping for about 2 years. Are you using a high VG juice, high PG juice?

Check in the health subforum as I know there is at least 1 other thread discussing the same exact problem.

 

[EvilZoe]

Hi all! I am wondering if anyone has noticed any changes to their teeth with vaping? The reason I ask is-I have been vaping for 2 yrs now...recently dropped my nic level substantially. Went to the dentist today and i have like 9 cavities!!! My dental hygenie is pefect, guns are in great shape so the dentist is stumped as to what could be causing this. They asked if I have increased carb drinks, etc...nothing has changed (including diet, etc) except my vaping amounts. Now I intentionally choose a vendor that has no artificial additives/sweetners....so I am sure its not the e liquids. They only thing we could come up with is dry mouth can cause increase in cavities, and I KNOW I do not drink enough water when vaping.

So I am curious if anyone else has had a similar experience?

How old are you? We reach a certain age where everything starts to speed up a little as far as hair and teeth deterioration.

 

[AgentAnia]

The only changes I (and the dentist and hygienist) have noticed in the year I've been vaping are: My teeth are whiter, gums are pinker, gums don't bleed like they used to, and my deep pockets are not so deep any more. No cavities.

I do drink mucho water so haven't been troubled by dry mouth.

 

[B1sh0p]

My gums are in much better shape;my teeth, not so much. I have a cavity right now that fruit vapes irritate. It's definitely something to be aware of and researched further.

 

[Plumes.91]

vaping pulls moisture directly from our mouths. If you press your firing button and watch the vapor that comes off your wick, its not very much. Blow that same wick and much more vapor can be seen. Now try putting it in front of your heating duct and see what happens. Still not as much as when you bring it into your mouth and blow it out. Thats because a tiny bit of vapor goes into our mouth, the Propylene Glycol and VG grab the moisture in our mouths, and it merges with it and takes it with it when we blow out the plume. It literally takes our mouth's moisture with it when we blow it out. So you MUST drink more water if your a vaper, because if you don't, it will literally steal your saliva, and that can possibly wind up giving you .... mouth.


The reason drugs cause dental decay is not the actual drugs, its actually 100% their drying of the mouth. You can look this up if you'd like. I'm sure you've all seen the commercials for [moderated] right? Well, they get that because it dries their mouths out. We need saliva. Saliva isn't spit, its an alkaline chemical slurry that our bodies create and secrete from a gland in our mouths. It contains electrolytes, anti-bacterial substances, anti-fungal substances, it also contains amylase, an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates and fibers. Our teeth NEED the chemicals and substances in our saliva or they go through rapid rot. Water doesn't suffice, although water, salt, and electrolytes and proteins are all needed by our bodies to actually create saliva.

 

[EvilZoe]

The reason drugs cause dental decay is not the actual drugs, its actually 100% their drying of the mouth. You can look this up if you'd like. I'm sure you've all seen the commercials for [moderated] right? Well, they get that because it dries their mouths out. We need saliva. Saliva isn't spit, its an alkaline chemical slurry that our bodies create and secrete from a gland in our mouths. It contains electrolytes, anti-bacterial substances, anti-fungal substances, it also contains amylase, an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates and fibers. Our teeth NEED the chemicals and substances in our saliva or they go through rapid rot. Water doesn't suffice, although water, salt, and electrolytes and proteins are all needed by our bodies to actually create saliva.

I'm pretty sure I've heard this, too.

 

[B1sh0p]

The reason drugs cause dental decay is not the actual drugs, its actually 100% their drying of the mouth. You can look this up if you'd like. I'm sure you've all seen the commercials for [moderated] right? Well, they get that because it dries their mouths out. We need saliva. Saliva isn't spit, its an alkaline chemical slurry that our bodies create and secrete from a gland in our mouths. It contains electrolytes, anti-bacterial substances, anti-fungal substances, it also contains amylase, an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates and fibers. Our teeth NEED the chemicals and substances in our saliva or they go through rapid rot. Water doesn't suffice, although water, salt, and electrolytes and proteins are all needed by our bodies to actually create saliva.

Saliva is the barrier that protects teeth from [moderated] related vapors. You're partly right, but the acidic nature of the vapor rots teeth. It's compounded by cottonmouth. .... is really just the perfect storm for tooth decay. Acidic vapor, dry mouth and teeth grinding.

 

[GREEN ZOMBIE]

I'm pretty sure I've heard this, too.

Zoe I'm stalking you... lol, I'm bored, what's this about spit?

 

[GREEN ZOMBIE]

Not sure ECF is going to like all these drug references guys.

 

[B1sh0p]

Not sure ECF is going to like all these drug references guys.

[moderated] However, certain e liquid flavorings have sweeteners and acids. It's just something to keep in mind. Nobody knows if vaping can lead to tooth decay, but there's a great possibility it can.

 

[suspectK]

I started vaping shortly after quitting some things that attack tooth pulp, so I'd be the worst person to comment on any changes in my teeth with vaping.. I still need 3 root canals, but after getting a dental implant in rehab, with a root canal that took about 5 hours, I've been intentionally forgetting to set that appointment..

 

[retired1]

Just because it can be vaped doesn't make it appropriate for discussion on ECF.

As a reminder: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ation/255864-why-we-dont-allow-drug-talk.html

 

[GREEN ZOMBIE]

[moderated] However, certain e liquid flavorings have sweeteners and acids. It's just something to keep in mind. Nobody knows if vaping can lead to tooth decay, but there's a great possibility it can.

You might want to look over ECF's rules about drug references, This brings negative attention down on the vaping community. We are all here trying to keep our rights to vape legal, Please help us.

 

[B1sh0p]

You might want to look over ECF's rules about drug references, This brings negative attention down on the vaping community. We are all here trying to keep our rights to vape legal, Please help us.

Let the moderators do their job, please. It's not your job to moderate. Report and move on.

 

[retired1]

Let the moderators do their job, please. It's not your job to moderate. Report and move on.

This is correct.

 

[Plumes.91]

Saliva is the barrier that protects teeth from .... related vapors. You're partly right, but the acidic nature of the vapor rots teeth. It's compounded by cottonmouth. .... is really just the perfect storm for tooth decay. Acidic vapor, dry mouth and teeth grinding.

Absolutely correct. Saliva is alkaline in nature and it does its best to protect our teeth from acids, however the vapor from cigarettes and most other smoked substances is acidic in nature, and habitual use can both overpower and reduce the saliva in our mouths. The effect of stimulative tobacco products and other smoked products can reduce the saliva in one's mouth which is another WHAMMY of decay. If your known to "grind" or BITE DOWN with great force when you over-smoke or over-vape, I recommend you get yourself a mouth guard because grinding can take the enamel clean off your teeth, and biting down with great force can kill your roots!