Gums are sore after 1st day of vaping

[caz55]

I am having gum soreness mainly at lower front teeth gumline which is especially noticeable while I brush my teeth. I just started vaping two days ago using a Mod and 100% PG at 14 mg nicotene. I did however, get some of the e-liquid (I've been dripping) on my lower lips, perhaps from overfilling the atty. I am using the unfilled cartridges to drip into.

Anyone else hear of or have this problem? Could the fact I got some of the eliquid on my lips and I'm sure my gums have irritated the gumline? They are very sore when I brush and I've never had this problem before vaping. I've also read that some people are allergic or sensitive to PG eliquid as opposed to VG. Could this be part of the problem?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[beetlespin]

I would say if the soreness came right when you got eliquid on your lips or soon after you might be allergic or sensitive to the liquid it self. If it was the vapor I would think your mouth/throat/ lips/gum would be sore instead of one area. I'm no doctor Really not sure what caused your problem.

 

[cskent]

You don't say what juice you're using but I have some strong cinnamon juice that caused my tongue to bleed every time I used it. If you're getting juice in your mouth a lot that might be the problem too.

 

[caz55]

You don't say what juice you're using but I have some strong cinnamon juice that caused my tongue to bleed every time I used it. If you're getting juice in your mouth a lot that might be the problem too.

I'm using ALTLiquid called "French Pipe" ordered from AltSmoke, 100% PG, 11mg.

Also, I found some other threads where people are talking of reactions such as rashes, hives, etc. from using PG based eliquids, certain flavorings, etc. Many cured their problem switching to VG. I'm not sure what to do. Thanks.

 

[ujack71]

since i started vaping i cant stop crapping, too much info? needed to share LOL

 

[STLDiceDealer]

possibly cuz you're getting straight nicotine delivered and it's not diluted by any other chemicals. Nicotine can be used as a diurhetic.

 

[yvilla]

Bleeding gums is yet another symptom of nicotine/smoking withdrawal.

Many vapers do not realize that they are very likely getting less nicotine when they switch to vaping, and may well be contending with many symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, that they then confuse with "symptoms" of vaping. (And although not acknowledged at the site pointed to below, some of the "nicotine" and "nicotine withdrawal" effects on the body may have more to do with the combination of nicotine and SMOKE, like carbon monoxide and other toxic by-products of combustion, than with nicotine alone, so it's good to keep that in mind as well).

Here is info from a quit smoking site about mouth sores and bleeding gums as a nicotine/smoking withdrawal symptom:

Bad Breath, Nasty Tastes and Bleeding Gums
Are you noticing the horrible odors rising up from healing lungs as they exhale, cough and flush years of tar buildup within notice of healing taste buds and a more accurate sense of smell? Picturing the slow healing of deeply marinated gum, cheek and tongue tissues impregnated by years of thousands of passing chemicals may be more accurate than you think. Depending on how long we smoked it could take some time for these tastes and odors to totally dissipate. Cell healing, time, oxygen rich blood, and fluids will keep mouth, nasal, throat and respiratory tissues on the road to maximum recovery. Brushing a bit more frequently and mouthwash should help control the odors that will continue to be released from both dead and recovering cells.

As for gum bleeding, it is not unusual to be a bit overzealous and brush too much but also be aware that your gums are experiencing some rather amazing healing all their own and, surprisingly, it is normal for the ex-smoker's gums to be more prone to bleeding during recovery, not less. Nicotine constricts blood vessels diminishing blood flow, which, according to a January 2003 study, may account for smokers having thicker gum tissues. According to an April 2004 study, gingival (gum) blood flow rate was "significantly higher at 3 days" and within 5 days the liquid sticky plasma proteins normally released by healthy gums (gingival crevicular fluid) had significantly increased and within 2 weeks were comparable to those of non-smokers. But if it takes a bit of bleeding to begin gradually reversing the risk of experiencing 240% greater tooth loss than a non-smoker then so be it. If at all concerned give your dentist a quick call.

WhyQuit - Nicotine Withdrawal and Recovery Symptoms

 

[DaveP]

Pg is notorious for loosening up the digestive system when you first start to vape. It's usually caused by swallowing some of the pg that accumulates in the mouth when vaping. The sensitivity passes (no pun intended) after a few days.

Dryness in the mouth is also a symptom of vaping. Taking a swallow of water here and there eliminates the dryness. Certain juices cause this for me and others don't. Sometimes, the same juice will dry me out one day and later I have no problem with it using the same juice.

 

[Zurd]

since i started vaping i cant stop crapping, too much info? needed to share LOL

Better than being constipated ! There's a very funny thread about vaping and farts here, I remember I've gone through it but it passes after a few weeks, it's always possible it's only a side-effects of not smoking anymore.

 

[Phreaker]

What voltage does your mod run at? How many milliliters did you vape? When I first tried my 5v passthrough for an evening I had a sore tongue the next day. I think a part of it is just getting used to things. I had to remind myself that when I started smoking I didn't start at a pack a day, so switching to vaping as a replacement for cigarettes took me a bit of getting used to. You could also try a pg-free juice to see if you can deal with it easier.