Has your Dentist noticed improvement?

[DaveP]

I have read at least one instance where someone went in for a cleaning and their dentist and hygienist noticed a marked improvement in their dental health.

I went in for my checkup today and the hygienist made the same statement. She asked what I was doing different and I mentioned changing to the ecig. She said that my gums looked great with nice pink appearance and good blood flow. Plaque was minimal and obviously I was doing something different because the slight gum recession I had before had grown back up to normal and I had good seals against my teeth. Yay!

She told me that she could usually tell if someone was a smoker because the gums take on a slightly grayish pink appearance. Mine used to be that way according to my records and they aren't now.

I explained Ecigs, how they worked, and gave them a couple of websites, including this one, to check out. It was obvious that they were impressed with the difference and they agreed that I should keep on doing what I'm doing and they would check into Ecigs to see what else they could find out.

 

[JoeChemo]

Wow! That's good to hear Dave. I hope I hear something similar when I go in for my next checkup.

 

[Chasm]

Yup - my hygienist said the same thing - gums & other soft tissues look much healthier (ie - pinker).

And the dentist suggested that tooth-brightening treatments wouldn't be a waste of money now.

 

[zbasspro]

Now I haven't been to the dentist yet, but I have noticed my gums are bleeding a lot and more sensitive since I have started the e cig, and quit smoking. Any one else have this issue? Is it that they are merely rejuvenating/ healing?
It is kinda gross brushing my teeth and getting a mouth full of blood.
~Missy

 

[DaveP]

Yup - my hygienist said the same thing - gums & other soft tissues look much healthier (ie - pinker).

I've looked at my gums in the mirror after my checkup and I see what the hygenist was talking about. There are no little grayish borders where my gums meet my teeth like there used to be! It's all pink.

"Your gums are Looking good in the neighborhood!" was the exact line she used in telling me about their condition. Then, she explained why after I told her about Ecigs and reduced analogs. It seems that something besides nicotine serves to shrink the capillaries that supply blood flow to the gums.

My dentist was also impressed and noticed the difference when he came in for the post exam and wanted to know about ecigs.

 

[DaveP]

Now I haven't been to the dentist yet, but I have noticed my gums are bleeding a lot and more sensitive since I have started the e cig, and quit smoking. Any one else have this issue? Is it that they are merely rejuvenating/ healing?
It is kinda gross brushing my teeth and getting a mouth full of blood.
~Missy

You might want to visit the dentist and have them take a look. Gingivitis has that symptom. A little vitamin C (orange juice) will help.

I guess it could be a reaction to PG or VG. I got little ulcers on my tongue at first when I started vaping. It was PG irritation. Changing to VG helped and it subsided. Anyone else have an idea?

 

[chrisl317]

Yep! On the other hand, I don't have tobacco stains anymore, but, tea stains. Even still, the dentist was happy.

 

[pipskicks]

Now I haven't been to the dentist yet, but I have noticed my gums are bleeding a lot and more sensitive since I have started the e cig, and quit smoking. Any one else have this issue? Is it that they are merely rejuvenating/ healing?
It is kinda gross brushing my teeth and getting a mouth full of blood.
~Missy

Look at the withdrawal symptoms that is one. Don't want to give medical advice and I don't know how much is normal...

 

[GregH]

Now I haven't been to the dentist yet, but I have noticed my gums are bleeding a lot and more sensitive since I have started the e cig, and quit smoking. Any one else have this issue? Is it that they are merely rejuvenating/ healing?
It is kinda gross brushing my teeth and getting a mouth full of blood.
~Missy

The way my hygienist described it, smoking pretty much kills blood flow to your gums. That's why almost all smokers' gums have a gray-ish, dead quality about them. But when smoking is stopped, your gums start to come alive again and heal. So initial bleeding is normal.

At my first cleaning (after 5 months of vaping), she said I had quite a bit of bleeding. But she was still thrilled at the improvements and said the bleeding was OK. It was actually a good thing in this case because blood was flowing to my gums again. At my next cleaning (after a full year of vaping), the bleeding was under control and my teeth and gums were perfectly normal.

Having said all of that, if it continues and/or causes you great concern, see your dentist just in case.

 

[MaxUT]

Now I haven't been to the dentist yet, but I have noticed my gums are bleeding a lot and more sensitive since I have started the e cig, and quit smoking. Any one else have this issue? Is it that they are merely rejuvenating/ healing?

~Missy

This is probably due to improved blood flow to your gums after quitting cigarettes. As the tissue repairs itself, the bleeding should gradually go away.