Switched from smoking to vaping about 8 months ago, and honestly, my gums quit bleeding every time I brushed. Dentist even noticed less staining. Didn’t expect such a difference, tbh. Anyone else notice weird oral health perks after making the switch?
Yeah, we actually saw something similar with my teen. They switched to vaping after years of sneaking cigarettes, and I was honestly surprised by how quickly their gums improved. Used to be a lot of bleeding and sore spots, but within a couple months—almost none. Dentist mentioned less tartar too. I’m not saying vaping’s perfect, but just from what I’ve seen, way fewer mouth issues compared to smoking. Still keep an eye on it though... not everything about vaping is harmless.
Can confirm—swapping cigarettes for a vape actually made a difference for my gums too. Less bleeding, and my dentist noticed less plaque at my last cleaning. Still, I get a bit of dryness now and then. Not perfect, but definitely less harsh than smoking.
I had a similar experience after switching to vaping—my gums stopped bleeding as much, and my hygienist actually commented on how much less tartar there was. Dry mouth is still a thing for me, though. I keep a water bottle handy and chew sugar-free gum, which helps a bit. It’s definitely not a perfect solution, but compared to how rough cigarettes were on my mouth, it’s been a solid improvement. Still trying to kick the vape eventually, but for now, my dentist seems happier with me.
I totally get what you mean about the dry mouth—vaping’s definitely not perfect, but it’s wild how much better my mouth feels compared to when I smoked. My last cleaning was way cheaper since they didn’t have to scrape off as much gunk, which was a nice surprise for my wallet. Still kinda blows my mind that swapping one habit for another could make such a difference, honestly. Not saying vaping's harmless, but my gums and bank account are both less angry these days.