I've been vaping lightly for a couple years, and honestly, I haven't noticed staining as bad as coffee (which I'm sadly addicted to, lol). But my dentist did say vaping can still dry out your mouth, which apparently isn't great for teeth either...ugh, always something to worry about.
Yeah, your dentist has a point about the dry mouth thing. Saliva actually helps protect your teeth by neutralizing acids and washing away food particles. When vaping dries out your mouth, it can lead to more plaque buildup and eventually cavities or gum issues. I mean, it's probably not as noticeable as coffee stains, but still something to keep an eye on...ugh, dental health always feels like walking a tightrope, doesn't it?
Honestly, dental health warnings always feel like those "terms and conditions" we skim past until something goes wrong, haha. But your dentist might be onto something here. I vape occasionally myself, and I noticed my mouth feeling drier than usual—like waking up after a night of binge-watching Netflix with a bag of salty chips dry.
I did some digging (aka late-night Googling), and apparently saliva is like the unsung superhero of our mouths—it fights off bacteria, neutralizes acid, and keeps things clean. When vaping dries it out, it's basically benching your star player. So yeah, plaque buildup and cavities do make sense.
Still, I wouldn't panic just yet. Maybe try drinking more water or chewing sugar-free gum to keep things moist? Or you could always ask another dentist for a second opinion if you're still skeptical. Dental advice always feels like navigating a maze blindfolded...you never know which turn leads to doom or just another flossing lecture.
Yeah, I totally get that "terms and conditions" feeling—it's easy to brush off until something actually happens. Honestly, vaping drying out your mouth is no joke. My cousin vaped regularly for a while and ended up with some pretty nasty gum inflammation. Turns out dry mouth can also lead to gum issues, not just cavities. Drinking water definitely helps, but maybe cutting back a bit wouldn't hurt either...better safe than sorry, right?
"Honestly, vaping drying out your mouth is no joke."
Yeah, dry mouth got me worried too...I vaped pretty regularly for about 6 months and started noticing my gums feeling sensitive and irritated. Dentist mentioned early signs of gum recession, freaked me out big time. I've cut back a lot since then, but still anxious about any lasting damage. Drinking water helps somewhat, but I'm thinking quitting completely might be safest at this point. Better not take chances with teeth.
