Dentist

[enjay]

My dentist said that it didn't matter, some people were just prone to gum disease and some weren't and I have to say the evidence is out there. A couple I know, the wife smokes the most and eats all the sugary stuff and hardly brushes her teeth yet hers are perfect, no gum disease and hardly any fillings.

He on the other hand doesn't eat much sugar, hardly smokes at all, brushes thoroughly two or three times a day and yet needs a scale every few months.

Go figure.

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All my dentist has said is that when I have extractions not to vape for 24 hours....that's it

They used to say not to smoke before that for 24 hours. I used to ignore them LOL

Teeth whiter....less work to be done. Dentist happy

[misst]

Apr 27, 2014 18:03:32 GMT VapingBad said:

I should have said that was about a year ago, maybe she had not been exposed to so much neg propaganda then.

My Dr sent me a letter about something to do with smoking I forget what exactly about a month ago. So I rang the sugary and told the receptionist (whoever answered the phone) that I was no longer a smoker and had not been for over 18 months. I pointed out that this is because I had switched to eCigs and she was pleased also.

I also told them that when I went to their smoking clinic thing (about 3.5 years ago) I found it next to useless as they would only supply one brand of 16 hour patches that did not suite me. I did use other 24 hour patches at that time to stop for 5 months. The ones they offered didn't stay stuck on for me for very long and caused more irritation than the ones I used, and I have irregular sleeping patterns so need 24 hour patches.

More evidence, as if we needed it, that one size does not fit all when it comes to nicotine delivery systems! Nice to hear the general pleasedness (ok that isn't a real word but you know what I mean lol) circulating when peeps make the switch from analogues. Lets hope the trend continues.

[misst]

Apr 27, 2014 18:22:02 GMT dragon said:

My teeth have improved greatly as well, but the one important thing to remember is that nicotine DOES decrease blood supply in the mouth. I recently had 2 wisdom teeth removed and was advised to keep vaping to a minimum for a few days. I researched and this is based on scientific fact rather than the usual nonsense. Wounds in the mouth will heal faster if you aren't inhaling nicotine. Its still far and away better than smoking however

Yeah good point dragon, I had heard that too.  My dentist also concurs. (Lovely smile, that, hehehe)

[misst]

Apr 27, 2014 23:30:56 GMT enjay said:

My dentist said that it didn't matter, some people were just prone to gum disease and some weren't and I have to say the evidence is out there. A couple I know, the wife smokes the most and eats all the sugary stuff and hardly brushes her teeth yet hers are perfect, no gum disease and hardly any fillings.

He on the other hand doesn't eat much sugar, hardly smokes at all, brushes thoroughly two or three times a day and yet needs a scale every few months.

Go figure.

I know enjay!  My teeth get so much abuse from me and have done for years and years, but all I've ever suffered from was the gum disease, and for most of my life I never even knew I did!  I do have some gaps where I lost a couple but no one could ever tell me exactly why I lost them - they were just too small and fell out as far as I could see. 

Never seemed fair to me that some peeps do everything right and suffer all sorts when I've got away with a bit of inconvenience.

[misst]

So I went along to the dentist yesterday, and she said, as far as the BMA was concerned, they couldn't comment because there hasn't been time to do trials about long term effects of ecigs. So as far as she was concerned, 'officially' she couldn't say anything about it. But 'unofficially' she said from what she could see, it was obviously better than smoking, so go for it!! And that was nice to hear

She also clarified that it's the tar that does the damage rather than the nicotine, and as you guys have said, that the nic will lower the blood flow to gums, so should be avoided in case of surgery needed. (Good suggestion Clivia to vape 0% juice at those times )

I said I'd bring my kit in for her to see next visit, she was curious what it looked like and how it worked We had quite a good convo about it all between us - (2 dentists and a nurse this time) and I was telling them about all the people here who'd shared their dental experiences and how many had said their teeth and gums had improved. It was cool

Thanks so much every one for commenting, long may our 'pearly whites' shine!!

MissT