Totally agree with quitting being the safest bet. I had braces for almost two years, and my orthodontist constantly emphasized how important saliva is for protecting teeth and gums. Dry mouth from vaping isn't just uncomfortable—it weakens your natural defense against cavities and gum disease.
That's pretty serious stuff, because once gums recede, they don't really grow back. Honestly, better to ditch vaping now than deal with expensive dental work later on..."Dentist mentioned early signs of gum recession"
Yeah, quitting vaping definitely sounds like the right move. Did your orthodontist ever mention how nicotine itself can restrict blood flow to your gums? Mine brought that up when I had braces, said it could slow down healing and even affect tooth movement. Honestly, after all the hassle (and money!) of braces, it's probably worth protecting that investment... better safe than sorry later on. Have you noticed any improvement yet since cutting back or stopping?
I was skeptical too, but honestly, my gums started looking healthier after just a few weeks without vaping. Might be coincidence, but why risk it? Braces were stressful enough—don't wanna undo all that effort now...
I get your point, but gums can improve for lots of reasons—better brushing habits, diet changes, even stress reduction. Not saying vaping isn't a factor, just that correlation doesn't always equal causation...might be worth looking into other variables too.
Fair enough, but speaking from experience, my gums definitely felt healthier after I cut back on vaping. Could've been coincidence, sure...but isn't it worth considering vaping might at least play a supporting role here? Curious if anyone else noticed similar changes after quitting or cutting down.
