No Immediate Teeth Discolouration Risks for E-cigarettes

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The yellowing effects of smoking on teeth have been well-documented for years. What isn’t quite so clear-cut at the moment is the impact that vaping has on our teeth. Until now, anyway.

Research undertaken by British American Tobacco has compared the damage of traditional cigarettes and vaping on teeth in a study believed to be the first of its kind.

Researchers exposed saliva-soaked enamel from cows’ teeth to certain chemicals used in e-cigs, cigarettes and HNB (heat-not-burn) products over a two-week process. The enamel was also exposed to vapour or smoke for five days to determine the different effects of vaping and traditional smoking.

However, results began to show after just one day, as cigarette smoke caused advanced discolouration, as opposed to the vapour from e-cigs which showed similar results to placebo teeth, which were not exposed at all.

The root of the cause stems from the fact that e-cigarettes and HNB devices do not burn tobacco, a process which produces many teeth-staining chemicals.

It’s obviously good news for the vaping community, but this study is only the beginning of understanding the longer term risks of vaping. It’s a debate that has existed since e-cigarettes were first introduced, but for now, there appear to be no fresh dental concerns to worry about in regards to teeth discolouration.

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