I am NOT a Doctor but have researched the subject of oral health as it relates to vaping.
Here's a Poll related to the issue of sore/ bleeding gums:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/4418-poll-symptom-bleeding-gums.html
I've read that vaping changes the PH level in the mouth and that could be a possible reason for the soreness. Just saw my dentist today and he LOVED the fact I had quit smoking analogs and fully endorses vaping. He noticed an immense change in my oral health. He also said that analogs do decrease the micro-circulation in the gums and that's why smokers usually have receding gums.
Here's a study on gingivitis and quitting smoking/ bleeding gums:
Gingival bleeding on probing increases af... [J Clin Periodontol. 2003] - PubMed - NCBI
Another article on PH level- use mouthwash/ eludril
"Smoking does not cause gingivitis, but it does set the stage for gingivitis to move in and take over your mouth and gums by creating an abnormal Ph imbalance. The acidic condition caused by smoking destroys the naturally healthy Ph levels that normally protect gum tissues from gingivitis. If you are a smoker, you can help restore normal Ph by using baking soda based tooth-paste, and mouthwashes to protect your gums. When you quit smoking your mouth will naturally return to the correct Ph to protect you from gingivitis. Oral acidosis also hastens enamel breakdown and tooth decay. Even if it is not caused by smoking, acidosis creates a friendly environment for gingivitis. See: Hydrogen Peroxide mouthwash and gingivitis."
A couple more important points:
Human saliva happens to be rich in oxygen and will thus help slow the rate of reproduction for anaerobic bacteria. Your saliva also has these specialized enzymes which help the body produce antibodies that neutralize bacteria before they can cause an infection in your gums...make sure you are drinking lots of water and floss.
Last but not least visit your dentist.
Edit: I remember decades ago when I visited the dentist and hadn't been flossing. He ordered me to floss daily and warned me my gums would bleed at first from the "stimulation" and said this was a good thing.
Double Edit for heavy coffee drinkers: Recent research shows that caffeine has a diuretic effect only if you consume large amounts of it — more than 500 to 600 milligrams (the equivalent of 5 to 7 cups of coffee) a day.
Here's a Poll related to the issue of sore/ bleeding gums:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/4418-poll-symptom-bleeding-gums.html
I've read that vaping changes the PH level in the mouth and that could be a possible reason for the soreness. Just saw my dentist today and he LOVED the fact I had quit smoking analogs and fully endorses vaping. He noticed an immense change in my oral health. He also said that analogs do decrease the micro-circulation in the gums and that's why smokers usually have receding gums.
Here's a study on gingivitis and quitting smoking/ bleeding gums:
Gingival bleeding on probing increases af... [J Clin Periodontol. 2003] - PubMed - NCBI
Another article on PH level- use mouthwash/ eludril
"Smoking does not cause gingivitis, but it does set the stage for gingivitis to move in and take over your mouth and gums by creating an abnormal Ph imbalance. The acidic condition caused by smoking destroys the naturally healthy Ph levels that normally protect gum tissues from gingivitis. If you are a smoker, you can help restore normal Ph by using baking soda based tooth-paste, and mouthwashes to protect your gums. When you quit smoking your mouth will naturally return to the correct Ph to protect you from gingivitis. Oral acidosis also hastens enamel breakdown and tooth decay. Even if it is not caused by smoking, acidosis creates a friendly environment for gingivitis. See: Hydrogen Peroxide mouthwash and gingivitis."
A couple more important points:
Human saliva happens to be rich in oxygen and will thus help slow the rate of reproduction for anaerobic bacteria. Your saliva also has these specialized enzymes which help the body produce antibodies that neutralize bacteria before they can cause an infection in your gums...make sure you are drinking lots of water and floss.
Last but not least visit your dentist.
Edit: I remember decades ago when I visited the dentist and hadn't been flossing. He ordered me to floss daily and warned me my gums would bleed at first from the "stimulation" and said this was a good thing.
Double Edit for heavy coffee drinkers: Recent research shows that caffeine has a diuretic effect only if you consume large amounts of it — more than 500 to 600 milligrams (the equivalent of 5 to 7 cups of coffee) a day.
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