"hydration was the real game changer for me—started keeping water around constantly, and it made a noticeable difference."
Yeah, hydration definitely helps. I noticed that too, especially since vaping tends to dry out your mouth more than you'd think. Gum's been good for me as well, but honestly, flossing regularly made the biggest difference. My dentist said vaping can make plaque stickier or something...not sure how accurate that is, but flossing daily has kept things feeling cleaner overall. Curious if anyone else's dentist mentioned the plaque thing?
I noticed that too, especially since vaping tends to dry out your mouth more than you'd think. Gum's been good for me as well, but honestly, flossing regularly made the biggest difference.
My dentist actually mentioned something similar—said vaping dries your mouth out, which lets plaque build up faster. Didn't hear the sticky plaque thing specifically, but it kinda makes sense now that I think about it...guess I'll be flossing more often too, haha.
My dentist didn't mention vaping specifically, but she did bring up how dry mouth can cause cavities and stuff. Honestly, I never connected the dots until reading this thread. I vape sometimes and definitely notice my mouth feeling kinda dry afterward—figured it was just me not drinking enough water. Maybe that's why I've had more dental issues lately? Guess I'll try flossing more too, can't hurt to test it out...
"Honestly, I never connected the dots until reading this thread."
You're definitely not alone—sometimes it takes hearing it from others to make the connection. I've had dental issues most of my life, and dry mouth was always a sneaky culprit. Drinking more water and flossing regularly made a noticeable difference for me, so you're on the right track. Small changes really do add up over time. Hang in there... dental stuff can be frustrating, but you're doing great by being proactive.
I totally get what you're saying about connecting the dots late—I was exactly the same way. My dentist casually mentioned vaping could be messing with my gums, but honestly, I brushed it off... until I noticed some sensitivity and redness popping up out of nowhere. It freaked me out enough to finally quit vaping a few months ago. The anxiety of going in for check-ups and worrying about potential damage was just not worth it anymore.
Since then, I've been drinking tons of water and chewing sugar-free gum to help with dry mouth, and it's made a noticeable difference. You're already on the right path by being proactive about it, so don't stress too much. Dental stuff can be nerve-wracking (believe me, I know), but staying aware and making small adjustments really does help in the long run. You've totally got this.
