My dentist didn't specifically mention flavors, but honestly, I feel like the sweeter ones could be worse. My kid started vaping (ugh, teens...) and complained about tooth sensitivity way more when using fruity flavors. Could just be coincidence, but maybe there's something to it?
Yikes...my daughter hasn't started vaping (yet, fingers crossed), but I wonder if certain flavors might be harsher on teeth? Did your dentist mention anything about acidity levels? Seems like sweeter or fruity flavors could have more acids or sugars that irritate teeth. Anyway, teens are tough, hang in there—hopefully it's just temporary sensitivity and nothing serious.
Honestly, I get the concern about fruity flavors and acidity, but I think the bigger issue with vaping might be dryness rather than sugar or acid. My dentist mentioned that vaping tends to dry out the mouth, which can lead to tooth sensitivity and cavities. My son had similar issues (thankfully short-lived), and switching to a toothpaste designed for dry mouth really helped. Might be worth looking into that angle instead of worrying too much about flavors...just my two cents.
Good point about dryness, but I wouldn't totally dismiss the flavor issue either. Fruity flavors often have additives that can weaken enamel over time—my dentist showed me some studies on it. Probably best to keep an eye on both dryness and flavor ingredients...
Interesting, hadn't really thought about flavor additives affecting enamel directly... Did your dentist mention if certain flavors or brands are worse than others, or is it just fruity ones in general? Curious if mint or menthol flavors have similar issues.
