Vaping for 18 months ..... bleeding in gums when i brush is this normal

[buccaneersfan]

Hi,

Finally after smoking for 20 years like 40 cigarettes a day, I quit 18 months ago, kudos to this forum, they helped me a lot with vaping equipment and E -liquid deals.

for the past few months, I am noticing bleeding when I brush my tooth, is this normal and also I am finding gaps between my teeth

 

[Ryedan]

Hi,

Finally after smoking for 20 years like 40 cigarettes a day, I quit 18 months ago, kudos to this forum, they helped me a lot with vaping equipment and E -liquid deals.

Congrats

for the past few months, I am noticing bleeding when I brush my tooth, is this normal and also I am finding gaps between my teeth

I had bleeding gums for a few years. A new dentist took note and recommended a deep cleaning. I did it and have upped my game with regular brushing and dental picks. The new hygienist also does very thorough cleanings every four months now. That has completely eliminated my bleeding gums for the last two years

Teeth can move over time. I was lucky, mine moved out of position and then the last couple of years they have noticeably moved back to where they're supposed to be. Could have something to do with getting rid of the crud that accumulated over time where my teeth meet the bone, but not sure. I'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with vaping as I switched to vaping in April, 2012.

Best of luck with it.

 

[Territoo]

I agree it probably has nothing to do with vaping. Bleeding of the gums is a sign of periodontal disease and should be reported to your dentist. You probably need a good cleaning and to up your game with your brushing and flossing. Your dentist can give you advice on what you need to do.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

This has been reported before but no one ever comes back to say if it ever went away or whatever.

But bleeding AND gaps? I would be calling a dentist.

 

[Bliss Doubt]

I would say it's the cigarettes, two packs a day for 20 years, that are related to the issues with your teeth and gums, not vaping. Vaping, depending on flavors and pg content, tends to be antiseptic and healing to mouth, gums and teeth. PG is anti-bacterial. I read that when I started vaping in 2012, and it has proven true for me.

Bleeding gums can have to do with many systemic issues, including blood sugar and vitamin deficiency. Gum disease has even been tied to heart disease and heart attack, because infections deep within the teeth are resistant to cleaning and clearing, so the infection gets into the bloodstream and affects everything else. Don't believe me, read up.

Anyway, I agree with all who have said to check with your dentist, but it never hurts to cut or reduce sugar from your diet, eat more vegetables, make sure your vitamins and minerals don't need supplementation, etc.

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. I just read a lot.

 

[Katya]

Hi,

Finally after smoking for 20 years like 40 cigarettes a day, I quit 18 months ago, kudos to this forum, they helped me a lot with vaping equipment and E -liquid deals.

for the past few months, I am noticing bleeding when I brush my tooth, is this normal and also I am finding gaps between my teeth

A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette

11. Bleeding gums
A period of time when the gums bleed has been reported as an occasional symptom of quitting tobacco. Anecdotally, dentists have confirmed this. It's also a symptom of vitamin C deficiency, which is not uncommon with a modern diet, so it may be wise to take vit C supplements in order to cover that possibility.

There is a modern trend to take aspirin daily for many years - decades, for some people; this is perceived as a risk-reducer for cardiac issues. If you habitually take aspirin then it may be worth asking your doctor if this might be implicated. A combination of tobacco cessation and chronic aspirin ingestion seems to occur in many reports of bleeding gums. A positive note is that the bleeding apparently ceases as the tobacco cessation event recedes into the past.

 

[AvaOrchid]

I had a very similar issue where my gums were bleeding and where I was starting to see gaps between my teeth and it was periodontal disease. bacteria eats away at your bone and your tissues and the reason I started seeing gaps was because my gums were receding. so I would go to a dentist if you can they may refer you to a periodontist. Keep in mind that the plaque that is in people's mouths are the same plaque that is in people's arteries that can cause heart attacks so while dental care is a luxury as is a lot of different care unfortunately in some places it really shouldn't be considered a luxury because heart disease can absolutely come from dental disease. Or you could have something simple maybe your gums are just irritated you brush too hard but if you can I would get it checked out.