Is vaping bad for your teeth?

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I've seen a few things around saying that vaping is bad for your teeth. I usually wouldn't give it much thought or credability and even now it doesn't relly concern me. But I am somewhat curious if there is any proof of tooth decay or damage done due to vaping. Regardless, I'm happy to not have smoker's breath or yellower teeth from the stinkies.
 

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Well that guy in Florida last year would probably say YES, but other than having a battery explode in your face I can't see how it can. I do know that your teeth wont stay as yellow as when you were smoking tho'.

So was there some guy in Florida saying he had damaged teeth from vaping? Also, what is the likely hood of batteries actually exploding? Will they actually explode? I have read that when charging you should using a charging bag. this does concern me. I would hate to be injured. I would hate it worse if an innocent bystander was injured by my exploding battery:facepalm:
 

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My Dentist is VERY happy I've quit smoking and is amazed by the improvement in my oral health. Last visit, as a joke, he greeted me wearing sunglasses cuz my teeth were so white :2cool: highly skilled, cool, open mined guy with a great sense of humor.
He's always been honest and upfront with me and when we discussed vaping at length he told me Nicotine is a double edged sword. On one hand it restricts blood flow yet on the other hand it promotes new blood vessel growth. He believed in the beginning it was more important to stimulate blood vessel growth BUT also suggested I eventually cut my Nic intake. From what he understood in regards to vaping the constant sucking "might" loosen dental work that would eventually need to be done.
 

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That's interesting. I hadn't heard that one yet. I wonder how it could dehydrate you.

PG and VG are humectants...
A humectant is a substance used primarily in foods and cosmetic products to help retain moisture. These substances are called hygroscopic, which means that they are able to absorb ambient water. These hygroscopic compounds posses a chemical structure that attracts water from the atmosphere and binds it to various sites along the molecule.

When we inhale PG/ VG it "traps" the moisture in our mouth, throat and nasal area and thus the vapor. The real problem arises when the body is dehydrated and begins "stealing" moisture from other parts of the body to keep key organs hydrated. Add to that more than 3 cups of java or caffeine based soda drinks and severe dehydration can occur.
I had a convert that didn't believe vaping was dehydrating. I showed him his fingernails- there were vertical rails on them. Told him this was a sign of serious dehydration and his Dr. agreed. He began drinking water/ hydrating and within a couple of months his fingernails returned to normal...he's now a believer. Ask any chemist and they will tell you the same. I drink 3+ liters of water per day.
 

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PG and VG are humectants...
A humectant is a substance used primarily in foods and cosmetic products to help retain moisture. These substances are called hygroscopic, which means that they are able to absorb ambient water. These hygroscopic compounds posses a chemical structure that attracts water from the atmosphere and binds it to various sites along the molecule.

When we inhale PG/ VG it "traps" the moisture in our mouth, throat and nasal area and thus the vapor. The real problem arises when the body is dehydrated and begins "stealing" moisture from other parts of the body to keep key organs hydrated. Add to that more than 3 cups of java or caffeine based soda drinks and severe dehydration can occur.
I had a convert that didn't believe vaping was dehydrating. I showed him his fingernails- there were vertical rails on them. Told him this was a sign of serious dehydration and his Dr. agreed. He began drinking water/ hydrating and within a couple of months his fingernails returned to normal...he's now a believer. Ask any chemist and they will tell you the same. I drink 3+ liters of water per day.
Wow thank you for that wonderful info. Makes sense now. I need to be drinking more water. This is a serious issue.:ohmy: Thanks again for the info
 

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The batteries are pretty safe from what I've read. They are mostly LI ion batteries, the same used in cell phones and laptops chemically speaking. Be reasonable with them, and the pay should be perfectly fine.

That's what I also figure. Just use some common sense and be safe. There are just so many horror stories out there. It's too bad people perpetuate bad propaganda about vapes
 

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PG and VG are humectants...
A humectant is a substance used primarily in foods and cosmetic products to help retain moisture. These substances are called hygroscopic, which means that they are able to absorb ambient water. These hygroscopic compounds posses a chemical structure that attracts water from the atmosphere and binds it to various sites along the molecule.

When we inhale PG/ VG it "traps" the moisture in our mouth, throat and nasal area and thus the vapor. The real problem arises when the body is dehydrated and begins "stealing" moisture from other parts of the body to keep key organs hydrated. Add to that more than 3 cups of java or caffeine based soda drinks and severe dehydration can occur.
I had a convert that didn't believe vaping was dehydrating. I showed him his fingernails- there were vertical rails on them. Told him this was a sign of serious dehydration and his Dr. agreed. He began drinking water/ hydrating and within a couple of months his fingernails returned to normal...he's now a believer. Ask any chemist and they will tell you the same. I drink 3+ liters of water per day.

And further to this, it's well established that chronic dry mouth can lead to tooth decay. So yes - be sure to stay hydrated!
 
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