Generally, it is believed that vaping is safer than smoking. However, experts have found that vaping is more hazardous for your teeth and gums than smoking is. Hence, e-cigs are not a healthy way of coming out of tobacco addiction. Instead, it is dangerous. Find out why you should stop consuming e-cigs too!
Why is vaping more harmful to oral health than smoking? Let’s see in detail:
Nicotine in E-Cigs Causes Tooth Decay and Gum Infection
E-cigs contain nicotine that is much harmful to your teeth and gums. It restricts the normal blood flow to your gums, making them weaker to fight back germs. This can eventually lead to gum infection, tooth decay, and finally, tooth loss.
Flavorings and Vegetable Glycerine Increase the Chances of Bacterial Infection
E-cigs come with flavorings that can stick to your teeth for long hours. This can give rise to bacterial growth in different corners of the mouth, making way for tooth decay. Flavorings are also known to make the teeth softer. E-cigs also contains vegetable glycerine, which, when mixed with the flavorings, cause a deadlier combination. Their combined effects can lead to gum infection, tooth rampant, decay, and even loss.
Propylene Glycol Causes Much Harm to the Soft Tissue and Enamel
Propylene Glycol is the main ingredient used in E-cigs. Experts believe this ingredient is safe when eaten. However, it poses threats to your dental health when taken orally. It is because propylene glycol breaks into acids that can damage the enamel. In addition, the presence of propionaldehyde is also harmful to the mouth's soft tissues.
Propylene glycol is also known for drying the saliva in the mouth. Saliva contains a good bacteria called Streptococcus mutans, responsible for protecting the teeth from decay. However, your teeth become more prone to decay when it gets dried up. Besides tooth decay, other issues like cavity and gum infection are also caused by this compound.
Lithium Batteries Present in E-Cigs Might Explode Due to Overheating
Even though this isn't affecting your health directly, the risks associated with the explosion of lithium batteries are far worse. There have been severe cases of explosions where the smoker could not save their face and mouth area. Usually, the explosion happens due to overheating.
It's never too late to stop vaping e-cigs. If you cannot leave it on your own, you can get in touch with a dentist.
Jeanne V. Devi, DDS is here to help you get your oral health back with effective treatments. Call us at (626) 795-2544 or visit our website for more details. We are located at 595 E Colorado Blvd Suite 603, Pasadena, CA 91101.