I have been told that I have mild gingivitis, and my dentist encouraged me to stop smoking because he said that made it worse and irritated the gums. Since switching from smoking to vaping, I have noticed that my gums have been bleeding more, so I am wondering if the nicotine from vaping irritates the gums also or if that is from quitting smoking. Is vaping better for dental health than smoking?
Vaping and dental health
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A month is a little long for it to be quitting related. I'd get yourself some toothpaste and mouthwash that treats gingivitis and see if that helps clear it up. Gingivitis can and will progress if you have it regardless of whether or not you quit smoking.
CIGARETTES are definitely bad for dental health ... they cause bone loss in upper & lower jaws, not to mention all the 3000+ carcinogens that get in your mouth (not to mention lungs) with each puff. Nicotine would be the only harmful ingredient in vaping as it does have a vasoconstriction effect ... but that is still only one "bad" vs. 3000+ "bads".
I also had gingivitis/bloodyGums. I noticed dramatic improvement after I stopped being lazy and started being disciplined on two fronts:
>floss teeth after every meal.
>NEVER go to bed without brushing and mouthwash
I had that idiotic mentality in my teens and twenties "can't tell me what to do" BS. Now in my forties and paying for it. Root canals, crowns - more than $10k worth of work in the last 6 or 7 years.
I would also suggest getting one of those electronic toothbrushes like a sonicare. They are timed to two minutes so you don't just half-... it.
The only thing I noticed after quitting tobacco was the color of my teeth got whiter. Didn't really change the state of my gums.
>floss teeth after every meal.
>NEVER go to bed without brushing and mouthwash
I had that idiotic mentality in my teens and twenties "can't tell me what to do" BS. Now in my forties and paying for it. Root canals, crowns - more than $10k worth of work in the last 6 or 7 years.
I would also suggest getting one of those electronic toothbrushes like a sonicare. They are timed to two minutes so you don't just half-... it.
The only thing I noticed after quitting tobacco was the color of my teeth got whiter. Didn't really change the state of my gums.
I had bleeding gums when I first switched to vaping. Most of us did. It passed and my gums got healthier.
My gums bled for about 1.5 years when brushing and flossing after quitting cigs and moving to vaping. I was also concerned so I asked my periodontist about it. He explained that when you quit smoking, normal blood flow returns to the gums making them extra sensitive and that they would eventually calm down. Turns out that he was right. hang in there.
Well, all the sugary flavors you are vaping aren't the best for dental health either.
I, too, had the bleeding gums when I started vaping. Lasted for a few months. I also started being a little more diligent about my oral health care which helped reduce the bleeding gums issue.
I am very obsessive about my oral health, brushing and flossing at least twice a day. Hadn't had any bleeding gums for a few years so that's why I was a little concerned. Thank you all for sharing your experiences, that makes a lot of sense that blood flow returning to the gums would make them bleed more.
There is no real sugar in these flavors lol They would not be vapeable if that were the case
Now some vendors may add artificial sweeteners but, that would have zero effect on the teeth.
I was a heavy smoker and have gum diseases I have been vaping for over 2 years without one smoke.
Last week I lost 12 teeth due to gum disease.
You need to see a periodontist and have regular deep cleans, I believe that the nic in juice also adds to the problem but if you dont get it fixed you will loose your bone density and it will be your gums alone holding in your teeth. once your gums reseed too far your teeth will fall out or you will have to have them pulled out like me.
Teeth become loose and pressure of biting impacts the teeth into the hollow bone socket causing worse problems.
With severe gum disease implants are not an option 1 because you have no bone density left and 2 its too dangerous because of the disease getting into deep jawbone implants (for eye teeth to hold dentures)
I knew I was going to loose my teeth because of smoking 7 years ago but for me even with regular deep cleaning i eventually lost 12 in one hit.!
Gum disease is also hereditary but smoking makes it even worse.
Spend some money on your teeth because dentures aint no fun I can tell you!
So, I smoked lots for a long time. My gums never really "bled" I started vaping and my gums bled in the beginning and not so much now.
I am between jobs on a "severance vacation", which is not a bad thing! Means I get paid but no work until Jan 1st. Anyway no insurance. I have a good dentist and I am going once insurance kicks in.
OK, I will stop rambling. It would be great to hear from someone who knows. Meaning like a Dr. or Dentist. (Not the guy on the Hangover) Too bad "they" or "them" could not provide us with some good info on the effects of vaping on our gums.
I am between jobs on a "severance vacation", which is not a bad thing! Means I get paid but no work until Jan 1st. Anyway no insurance. I have a good dentist and I am going once insurance kicks in.
OK, I will stop rambling. It would be great to hear from someone who knows. Meaning like a Dr. or Dentist. (Not the guy on the Hangover) Too bad "they" or "them" could not provide us with some good info on the effects of vaping on our gums.
I'm a dentist...been vaping 5 years. All the above posters are correct on blood flow to the gums and gingivitis. I have seen no ill effects in myself or in any of my patients who vape that are related to vaping.
Gingivitis and periodontitis are multifactoral diseases, meaning there are multiple contributing factors to their presence and severity. I am unaware of any known connection between vaping and any sort of negative oral issues. Anecdotally perhaps (some people on the forums here have reported some minor issues), but nothing to be concerned about.
If the OP's issue doesn't clear up in a month or so, go see your dentist and have him do a thorough exam. Chances are it's something unrelated and easily treatable (especially if you've been fairly diligent on your home oral care).
Hope this helps.
Gingivitis and periodontitis are multifactoral diseases, meaning there are multiple contributing factors to their presence and severity. I am unaware of any known connection between vaping and any sort of negative oral issues. Anecdotally perhaps (some people on the forums here have reported some minor issues), but nothing to be concerned about.
If the OP's issue doesn't clear up in a month or so, go see your dentist and have him do a thorough exam. Chances are it's something unrelated and easily treatable (especially if you've been fairly diligent on your home oral care).
Hope this helps.
Thanks, toothboy - I do go for regular check-ups and cleanings and have had several deep cleanings too, I have been steadily improving my teeth after an extreme fear of dentists for years from a bad experience and of course years of smoking. The reason I had asked the question is because while my oral health has been improving, my dentist keeps telling me that smoking was contributing to my gum disease, so when I quit and switched to vaping I figured it would get even better. Then I had more bleeding gums, which I hadn't had in years. But over a month into it now it is getting better, and I do have a dentist appt. coming up soon so I will ask.
Haven't read the whole thread, so someone else may have answered.
My best guess is it would be the PG. PG and VG are both humectants (draw moisture in), and some people report bleeding noses, dry skin and the like from vaping. I would assume it's the same with the gums. This is not really anything to worry about, imo. If it keeps happening then it might be time to reevaluate your options or see your doctor, etc.
Thanks Toothboy! Good to hear from a Dr. that has a "clear head:" about vaping and does not condone it with no real facts.
Regards!
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