Forum newbie from SC.

[US Marshal]

Hello, not much to report..just a middle aged man with 2 middle aged dogs and a middle aged common law wife of 25 or so yrs. Started vaping about 3 mos. ago and haven't had an analog cig since. I've been a smoker for around 40 yrs and smoked 2 pks a day until I started vaping.

Other than sore & sometimes bleeding gums which a lot of forum members say is caused from quitting smoking and not from vaping, I like the e-cigs, however I tend to believe it is from vaping. They say to hang tight.. that it will go away, I'm still hanging. That's about the only thing I have against the vaping, really love the $$ I saving though.

 

[koolkloud]

Congratz! On top of saving money you are also living a much better life without the toxic smoke. Keep it up and hang in there.

 

[MiamiMom63]

So glad you are vaping but what's this about bleeding gums? Never heard that is from vaping. I actually have had problems from gingivitis (gum disease) from smoking for 30 years and had a couple surgeries on it. I'm supposed to have another surgery I'm not looking forward to. But it was caused from smoking and just bad luck with my gums and not from vaping. I have great teeth but my gums are a problem.

 

[MiamiMom63]

Smoking and releasing carbon monoxide causes your gums to get tough. Your gums become thicker. I've studied it alot and been dealing with trying to save my teeth since 2004. I go every 3 month to a periodontist for deep root cleanings. It hasn't been fun. I recommend you see a periodontist which specializes in gum diseases. I use proxi brushes and dental floss every night that are on my end table and just do it while watching t.v.

 

[Jetmec]

I had the bleeding gums for almost a year. Dentist said it had to do with the reduced nic and blood vessels getting healthy. Brush, rinse with good mouthwash floss and it will go away. Has not been a problem now for a year. Welcome SC neighbor.

 

[MiamiMom63]

Interesting to hear. I guess since my gums have been such a problem anyways, I've never noticed anything negative from vaping. My periodontist told me my gums would get pinker and healthier from vaping. And they have. I have vaped 2 years now. But the damage from all the years of smoking and due to just bad luck, I have problems.

 

[Nosmik]

Also don't forget to stay hydrated!! Water and vaping go hand in hand.

 

[sonicdsl]

Welcome to ECF!

I hope you find your visits here informative and fun We have a huge community here that can be incredibly helpful in your journey. Feel free to ask any questions, as I'm sure there will be many with an answer for you

Please see the links in my signature below for New Member information, as well as informative forums and threads on CASAA (Consumer Advocates for Smoking Alternatives Association) and the latest legislative news and info.

As for your report earlier, definitely increase your water consumption, as the vapor does tend to dehydrate more than smoke does. Perhaps check out the health forum for more possible information & tips? Health, Safety and E-Smoking

Again, welcome to ECF

Sonic

 

[HAND]

Happy vaping friend

 

[BlueSnake]

Welcome fellow SC vapor. I don't know anything about the gum problems. Smoked for 40+ years, vaping close to 11 months. My chest didn't completely clear until somewhere between 8 to 10 months.

 

[SASmith]

Welcome to the forum, sorry to hear you are having bleeding gums, so far I have not had this problem, as mentioned earlier, please drink plenty of water as vaping is dehydrating and perhaps you should see your dentist just to be sure it's from the vaping and not something else.

 

[jfalbanese]

my boss went for cleaning. hygienist said his gums were bleeding like hell. she was very happy about this. it means your gums are healing. and this is a good thing. it will pass, keep at it.