Learn about the effects of vaping on your oral health.
Vaping appears to be the latest trend, and it is often viewed as a healthier substitute to smoking cigarettes. While e-cigarettes don't result typically cause the bad breath, tooth discoloration, or plaque buildup that traditional cigarettes do, you are still inhaling nicotine if you choose a variety with a nicotine cartridge.
Nicotine can reduce blood flow, which may impact your mouth's ability to fight off bacteria and cause wounds to take longer to heal and can lead to gum disease. If you're a smoker, it's important that you regularly visit us to monitor your oral health. If you're ready to quit smoking, we're here to help. Contact us learn more about the variety of programs that can help you give up the habit.