Dental Issues Anyone?

[xpratherx]

I'm a month and a half off from analogs and now it seems as the pains that I had might have been masked by smoking. My dentist told me that the blood vessels have been restricted by smoking and now that they're not I'll be having pain that I should've had before but didn't. And how long did it take before your gums weren't sensitive to brushing? Really frustrated at this point. Anyone else experiencing any issues or have you shortly after quitting?

p.s. I love vaping!!!

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome , but your body will go through several changes over a few months . Sometimes there can be some issues with gum sensitivity , but not always . I had alittle , but my wife had no issues what so ever . Mine were minimal , and went away after a few weeks . I'm 60+ years old , and had stone white hair , mustache , etc . Now not only is there some color in my hair and mustache , my hair also has been growing alot faster . +++ So , even at first , there are a few issues , they will go away and you will feel tons better , more energy , stamina , sleep better , taste food again , etc , etc . So hang in there , and enjoy getting off cigarettes , and improving your health , and probably adding another 10-20 years on your life .

 

[eratikmind]

I'm a month and a half off from analogs and now it seems as the pains that I had might have been masked by smoking. My dentist told me that the blood vessels have been restricted by smoking and now that they're not I'll be having pain that I should've had before but didn't. And how long did it take before your gums weren't sensitive to brushing? Really frustrated at this point. Anyone else experiencing any issues or have you shortly after quitting?

p.s. I love vaping!!!

If I understand you, why should you anticipate pain after having had quit smoking? Do you have an existing condition? I have not experienced any gum sensitivity, since I quit. I am curious about this.

My dentist told me that quitting smoking is better for my gums and the bones.


- Andy . . . Challenge in lieu of being challenged.

 

[Shreck]

You will hear of many people that have symptoms related to quitting smoking. Oral symptoms are a major one. I went through a stage where my gums would bleed when brushing my teeth, the roof of my mouth would get sore, or "raw" feeling, and extremely dry mouth on occasion if you dont keep yourself hydrated.
It doesnt hurt to consult a dentist, but my experience was that it was temporary until my body adjusted. YRMV.

 

[Horselady154]

I didn't have that problem, but I am having a heck of a problem with my eyes getting really, really dry.

 

[xpratherx]

To eratikmind, my dentist was always asking if my teeth hurt me and they never did. Apparently I have some shallow roots and I guess it should've hurt. Now that I've quit, they've started hurting. Also apparently I've been grinding my teeth for some time and have cracked a few and haven't noticed that either. And yeah the gum bleeding seems par for quite some time for everyone I know that's quit. Ultimately, I guess that smoking restricts the blood flow to the gums and blocks some nerve feeling. Well it's all come to a head weeks after quitting and I feel it all.

I haven't to have a few pulled because I'm not paying that much to have a bunch of root canals and caps. Maybe it's me but it seems insanely priced to get those done.

@ Shrek, yeah I've noticed I've had to take in a LOT more water. I'm always feeling thirsty now. Maybe this is all coincidence. . . .

 

[ShaneBlack]

For me Tobacco has taken a big toll on my teeth and gums, I started chewing tobacco when I was 8 years old, at that time a friend got me started on it. That same friends dad got me started smoking around 12 years old, at times I did both. I was just a kid and didn't really think anything bad would come of it. But I quite chewing around 19, by then my teeth were eatin away some, but not terribly bad. I've been smoking for about 11 years now, I'm 23. I have 9 cavities and my gums are worn from chewing tobacco, so smoking did mask pain. When I quite about a month ago, shortly after I did have pain from my cavities, I have a bad sore inside my mouth now but its starting to heal. I plain to go to the dentist soon and get fillings, but since I quite I have noticed the stains on my teeth are fading away, and they are getting whiter. I'm very happy they are returning to normal again and I'll have good white healthy teeth. Vapping is changing my life for the better.

 

[Hispida]

Oh noes.. how long after quitting did this start? I've always had teeth issues (apparently my mouth is too small/narrow and its crowded). I haven't noticed any increase in pain or discomfort, but now I'm worried.. along with my constant dental issues, I've got two wisdom teeth coming in :-(
Did you quit nicotine also?

 

[Spike64]

You will hear of many people that have symptoms related to quitting smoking. Oral symptoms are a major one. I went through a stage where my gums would bleed when brushing my teeth, the roof of my mouth would get sore, or "raw" feeling, and extremely dry mouth on occasion if you dont keep yourself hydrated.
It doesnt hurt to consult a dentist, but my experience was that it was temporary until my body adjusted. YRMV.

I've been going through the gums bleeding while brushing thing. Never had that before...Ive been off analogs for 2 months.

 

[Spike64]

p.s. I love vaping!!!

HAHAHAHA...my name is Spike and I'm a vapaholic....lol

 

[Tito1982]

Thankfully I haven't had any issues since quitting smoking. You might want to go to the store and check the different toothpastes available. They make some for those with sensitive teeth called "Sensodyne". I don't know if it will help with gum pain but it's worth a try.

 

[The Ocelot]

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned, but Biotene is a wonderful product. It's a rinse for dry mouth and works very well for vapers.

 

[Horselady154]

Oh noes.. how long after quitting did this start? I've always had teeth issues (apparently my mouth is too small/narrow and its crowded). I haven't noticed any increase in pain or discomfort, but now I'm worried.. along with my constant dental issues, I've got two wisdom teeth coming in :-(
Did you quit nicotine also?

Sounds like you need some teeth to be pulled.

 

[fourthrok]

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned, but Biotene is a wonderful product. It's a rinse for dry mouth and works very well for vapers.

Yes, it does! BUT it tastes just awful with a peppermint menthol with koolada. Ugh. I use it when I must...but it sure messes with the taste of my vape!!

 

[xpratherx]

Yeah, I use picked up some sensodyne. I think it's helped some but being as apparently some are cracked I'm having them removed. I just wish I felt it sooner. I am extremely happy I quit analogs and know this now before my head fell off. LoL

And spike. . . . Yes, you definitely are a vapoholic LoL.

 

[The Ocelot]

Yes, it does! BUT it tastes just awful with a peppermint menthol with koolada. Ugh. I use it when I must...but it sure messes with the taste of my vape!!

I haven't found it that bad, but I don't rinse my mouth and then immediately vape. I never actually thought about it until now, but I use it when I pass by the bathroom on the way to another part of the house where I don't vape, so there is time in-between.

 

[SteamDaddy]

i'm surprised this subject hasn't been brought up more often. i've heard of a number of people experiencing pain and bleeding from increased blood flow after quitting cigs.
i wonder how bad the candy flavors are on teeth ? LoL

 

[eratikmind]

To eratikmind, my dentist was always asking if my teeth hurt me and they never did. Apparently I have some shallow roots and I guess it should've hurt. Now that I've quit, they've started hurting. Also apparently I've been grinding my teeth for some time and have cracked a few and haven't noticed that either. And yeah the gum bleeding seems par for quite some time for everyone I know that's quit. Ultimately, I guess that smoking restricts the blood flow to the gums and blocks some nerve feeling. Well it's all come to a head weeks after quitting and I feel it all.

I haven't to have a few pulled because I'm not paying that much to have a bunch of root canals and caps. Maybe it's me but it seems insanely priced to get those done.

@ Shrek, yeah I've noticed I've had to take in a LOT more water. I'm always feeling thirsty now. Maybe this is all coincidence. . . .

Ouch! I trust that you get through this in short time.


- Andy . . . Challenge in lieu of being challenged.

 

[aussiedog61]

Welcome , but your body will go through several changes over a few months . Sometimes there can be some issues with gum sensitivity , but not always . I had alittle , but my wife had no issues what so ever . Mine were minimal , and went away after a few weeks . I'm 60+ years old , and had stone white hair , mustache , etc . Now not only is there some color in my hair and mustache , my hair also has been growing alot faster . +++ So , even at first , there are a few issues , they will go away and you will feel tons better , more energy , stamina , sleep better , taste food again , etc , etc . So hang in there , and enjoy getting off cigarettes , and improving your health , and probably adding another 10-20 years on your life .

Tell me more about your hair color coming back. I am 51 with solid gray hair and would love to have a little something come back. Was it a lot? Is this common with cigarette smoking. Thanks.

 

[Racehorse]

To eratikmind, my dentist was always asking if my teeth hurt me and they never did. Apparently I have some shallow roots and I guess it should've hurt. Now that I've quit, they've started hurting. Also apparently I've been grinding my teeth for some time and have cracked a few and haven't noticed that either. And yeah the gum bleeding seems par for quite some time for everyone I know that's quit.

Not a dentist, but have been thru quite a lot of dental work. Shallow roots are sign of gum disease which causes bone disease which causes shallow roots....bleeding gums would be part of that.

Did you speak to your dentist about having a deep cleaning done, in quadrants? Saving teeth is really all about saving gums and bones.

It seems very odd that your gums would begin to bleed from vaping, unless you're allergic to flavoring or pg or vg. I would get a 2nd opinion.

If you can save your teeth, you are wise to do so, depending on your age, of course, which I don't know. Shallow roots may be a lost cause without extensive $$$ and procedures.