My dentist didn't specify ingredients exactly, but she did mention flavored vapes might be worse since the sweeteners can feed bacteria. Makes sense, considering your point about saliva reduction...
My dentist actually mentioned something similar—said the flavorings, especially sweet ones, seem to cause more plaque buildup. Definitely fits with your dentist's comment about sweeteners feeding bacteria...guess my mango vape isn't as innocent as I thought, haha.
Yeah, mango flavor might not be doing your teeth any favors... I've read up on this quite a bit, and apparently the sweeteners in flavored vapes can definitely encourage bacterial growth and plaque buildup. Plus, vaping itself tends to dry out your mouth, which is already bad news because saliva naturally helps neutralize acids and wash away bacteria. Without enough saliva, you're basically giving bacteria a cozy environment to thrive.
I used to vape strawberry lemonade regularly (it tasted amazing, ngl), but I noticed my gums getting sensitive and bleeding more often during brushing. My dentist explained that chronic dryness and exposure to sweet additives were likely the culprits. I quit the flavored stuff about six months ago, switched to unflavored initially, then stopped entirely...and my gums improved noticeably.
Not saying you need to quit altogether if you're not ready, but maybe switching to less sweet flavors or cutting back could help keep your smile healthier long-term. Just something to consider...
Yeah, totally agree with you there. I had a similar experience—used to vape blueberry mint pretty regularly (it was my go-to flavor), and I started noticing my mouth felt dry all the time. My dentist mentioned the same thing about saliva being super important for protecting teeth. Once I cut back, things improved noticeably. Honestly, even just drinking more water or chewing sugar-free gum can help if you're not ready to quit yet...small changes can make a big difference.
I noticed something similar when I was vaping regularly. My orthodontist explained that dry mouth can actually slow down the progress of braces or aligners because saliva helps keep your teeth healthy and moving properly. If you're not ready to quit completely, maybe try spacing out your vaping sessions more, drinking water frequently, or even using a moisturizing mouthwash at night. Small adjustments like these really helped me stay comfortable and keep my treatment on track...hope this helps!
I had no idea dry mouth could affect braces progress...makes sense though, saliva's pretty underrated lol. Might try spacing out my vaping sessions too, but has anyone else heard similar advice from their dentist? Curious if it's common or just varies by person.
