Been a smoker for years but thinking about switching to vaping, partly because my dentist keeps giving me the side-eye about stains and gum stuff. I’ve read that vaping might be less harsh on your mouth, but honestly, I’m not sure if it’s just hype. Anyone notice real changes in their oral health after making the switch? Like, less bleeding gums or teeth looking better? Or is it just trading one problem for another?
I’ve read that vaping might be less harsh on your mouth, but honestly, I’m not sure if it’s just hype.
I get where you’re coming from—my dentist used to call out the stains all the time, too. I switched to vaping about a year ago, mostly for the same reasons you mentioned. The stains definitely faded a bit over a few months, and my gums stopped bleeding as much when I brushed. That said, I still notice some dryness and sensitivity, just not as bad as when I was smoking. It’s not a perfect fix, but for me it felt like a step in the right direction.
I’ve been debating this too, honestly. I switched to vaping a few months ago, hoping my teeth would thank me, but I still get that weird dry mouth feeling. My dentist said it’s “better than smoking,” but not exactly a free pass. Guess it’s a bit less gross, but not a miracle.
I totally get where you’re coming from with the dry mouth thing. I switched to vaping after years of smoking, thinking it’d be a huge upgrade for my teeth and gums, but honestly, I’m not sure it’s made a massive difference. Sure, my breath isn’t as awful and my gums don’t bleed as much, but that weird cottonmouth feeling is still there. Isn’t dry mouth supposed to be bad for enamel anyway? My dentist kind of gave me the same line—“better than smoking, but not harmless”—which almost feels like a cop-out.
Has anyone actually had their dentist say vaping is safe for gums and teeth? Mine just keeps telling me to quit everything, so it’s hard to know if there’s a real benefit or if it’s just “less bad.” I do wonder whether it’s the nicotine itself or all those weird flavorings that mess with your mouth. I’ve tried both with and without nicotine, and honestly, I still wake up feeling like I’ve been chewing on sandpaper.
I also noticed my teeth are still kind of stained, just not as yellow as before. Maybe that’s just wishful thinking on my part, but I don’t see any miracle whitening happening. Is anyone else getting more cavities since switching, or is that just me? I feel like I’m brushing more than ever, but I still got a filling last month. Maybe it’s because I’m snacking more now that I don’t smoke—who knows.
I guess what I’m getting at is... is vaping actually helping our mouths, or are we just convincing ourselves it’s “better” because it doesn’t smell as bad? If anyone’s actually had their dentist say vaping improved their oral health, I’d be curious to hear about it. Otherwise, maybe we’re all just trading one set of problems for another.
Title: Not a Miracle, But Maybe Less Gross?
Yeah, my dentist gave me the “less bad, not good” speech too—guess that’s the party line. Here’s what I’ve noticed since switching:
- My breath isn’t nearly as funky, but dry mouth is definitely real (I keep a water bottle glued to me now).
- Gums bleed less, but not zero. Still get some redness.
- Teeth stains faded a bit, but nothing dramatic. Coffee probably doesn’t help either.
- Cavities… honestly, I got one after switching, but I also snack more now that I’m not smoking. Could be related.
I’d say vaping feels less harsh, but it’s not like my mouth turned into a Colgate commercial. If you find a dentist who’s actually pro-vape, let me know—they seem rarer than unicorns.
