Tips for Looking After Your Teeth as a Vaper

The potential for risk is far from certain, but it’s clear that there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of dental health problems from vaping.

· Stay hydrated. This is important for any vaper anyway, but given the potential risks related to dehydration, it’s particularly important for your teeth. I keep a bottle of water with me at all times, but however you do it, make sure you fight dry mouth with plenty of fluids.

· Vape less frequently with higher-nicotine juice. One idea that originally came from Dr. Farsalinos (more broadly about reducing the risk from vaping) is that vaping less often with higher-nicotine juice is safer than vaping more with lower-nicotine juice. For your teeth, this same advice is very valid – the dehydration is related to PG and VG, so the less of it you inhale, the smaller the effect will be. Technically, if the theories about nicotine’s role in gum disease are true, increasing your intake wouldn’t be ideal, but overall it seems nicotine isn’t the important factor.

· Pay extra attention to your teeth and keep brushing. Although some vapers may have problems, it’s obvious that most of us haven’t experienced issues. The explanation for this is likely that many vapers look after their teeth in general. Brush at least twice a day to minimise any risk and keep an eye out for potential issues. If you notice a problem, go to your dentist and get it sorted out.

The good news is this is all pretty simple, and apart from the second suggestion you’ll probably be doing everything you need to anyway. However, if you start to notice issues or you feel like your teeth are getting worse, taking steps to reduce dehydration and paying extra attention to your teeth is a good idea, in addition to seeing your dentist.