"grabbed the wrong tube at CVS lol"
Haha, sounds like something I'd do. I've tried sensitivity toothpaste too, and it definitely helps a bit. But honestly, vaping just makes me nervous...my dentist always gives me that "look" whenever I mention it. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but I keep a water bottle handy now to sip after sessions. Helps with dryness and calms my anxiety a little. Can't be too careful at my age, right?
I've been wondering about that dryness thing too...my kid mentioned his mouth feels weird after vaping sometimes. Does sipping water really help enough, or is it more of a temporary fix? Just trying to figure out how worried I should be, haha.
Yeah, sipping water helps a bit, but honestly it's more like slapping a band-aid on a leaky pipe—temporary at best. Dry mouth from vaping is no joke, especially if it's happening regularly. Saliva's actually pretty important for keeping your teeth healthy (who knew, right?), so if your kid's noticing it often, might be worth paying attention to.
I had a similar issue when I first started vaping—thought I was just imagining things until my dentist casually mentioned my gums looked irritated. Switched to sugar-free gum and cut back on vaping sessions, and things improved noticeably. Not saying you need to panic or anything, but maybe keep an eye on it...and stock up on gum, haha.
Yeah, dry mouth can definitely sneak up on you, especially if you're vaping regularly. I had braces and retainers for what felt like forever, and my orthodontist was always pointing out how saliva helps protect teeth and gums—like nature's own mouthwash. Didn't really think much of it until I started vaping myself a while back. Started noticing that same uncomfortable dryness and irritation around my gums too.
Turns out, saliva isn't just there to keep your mouth from feeling like sandpaper—it actually neutralizes acids, helps wash away food particles, and keeps bacteria in check. Without enough saliva, your teeth are basically more vulnerable to cavities and gum inflammation. It's not something you'd notice immediately either; it kinda creeps up over time.
I found that sipping water helped temporarily (like you said), but what made a bigger difference for me was cutting down vaping sessions and chewing sugar-free gum or lozenges regularly. My orthodontist recommended xylitol-based gum because apparently it's good at stimulating saliva flow and even helps reduce bacteria that cause cavities.
Also, if your kid's noticing this regularly, maybe check the vape juice they're using? Some flavors or higher nicotine concentrations can make dryness worse—I noticed certain fruity flavors seemed to dry my mouth out quicker than others. Switching flavors or lowering nicotine levels might help ease things up a bit.
Not trying to sound preachy or anything—just sharing what worked for me. It's probably worth keeping an eye on things though, especially since dental issues can escalate quietly over time. Hope things improve soon...dry mouth is no fun at all.
Yeah, dry mouth from vaping is surprisingly common, and it can definitely sneak up without you realizing it. My daughter had braces for two years, and our dentist was always reminding us how important saliva is for dental health. Didn't really hit home until she started vaping with her friends (which we weren't thrilled about, but teens will be teens...). She started complaining about gum irritation and dryness, and at first we thought it was just the braces or a passing thing.
Turns out the vaping was making it way worse. We switched her to sugar-free gum with xylitol, like you mentioned, and it really seemed to help her mouth feel better. Also convinced her to try vaping less often—easier said than done, but after a while she noticed the dryness improving quite a bit.
Definitely agree it's worth checking the vape juice too...she found some fruity flavors were harsher on her mouth than others. Anyway, glad you shared your experience—it's reassuring to know we're not alone dealing with this stuff. Hope things get better for your kid soon.
