Electronic cigarette usage is rapidly gaining popularity with not only former and current cigarette smokers but also among younger patients who have never used nicotine products before. By many, it is perceived as a healthier alternative, or is thought that it might ‘protect’ younger patients from using conventional cigarettes later in life. However, there is no scientific evidence to support such claims – in fact, quite the contrary…
Vaping and oral health
E-cigarettes can have detrimental effects on the oral cavity, considering its intimate relationship with pathogenic processes and the fact that e-cigarette aerosols will contact the oral tissues first when they are at their hottest and most concentrated. These aerosols irritate and are absorbed into the buccal mucosa and pharyngeal tissues. The vapourised liquid entering the mouth will also cause the patient to experience xerostomia and increased risk for tooth decay. This is because it creates an aerosolised carcinogenic vapour directly delivered to the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, bonding with Streptococcus mutans.
Similar to tobacco cigarettes, vaping devices also have chemicals manufactured into them (both toxic and non-toxic), which can lead to irreversible damage to the human body.
Non-toxic chemicals include:
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