More reason to not vape: your smile

E-cigarettes contain nicotine, which has substantial risks to your mouth and to your overall health. Vaping may seem like a way around getting yellow smoker’s teeth, but just because e-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco doesn’t mean they’re risk-free.

When it comes to a healthy smile, your gums are fundamental as they anchor the teeth to the jaw. Nicotine leads to gum inflammation, recession and even to the death of gum tissues that can create irreversible damage leading to tooth loss. And these are just the visible and more immediate impacts; e-cigarette fluids contain chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde, which are known to cause cancer.

For anyone in braces, gum damage reduces the ability of teeth to move. There is also a greater chance of the teeth relapsing into prior positions after treatment. Additionally, vaping can increase tooth sensitivity and increase the risk of cavities. Vaping basically undoes the effort and investment put in orthodontia care.

There are many serious consequences to vaping, yet despite knowing about them, many people continue their use. If the health risks aren’t enough motivation, then perhaps an appeal to keeping a beautiful smile can be.

Source: American Association of Orthodontists

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