Potential Dangers of Using E-Cigarettes on Oral Health

Electronic cigarettes contain potentially harmful chemicals. While research on electronic cigarettes is growing, the full extent of their impact on health, particularly oral health, remains unclear. A new study has found that using electronic cigarettes increases the risk of tooth decay.

Although the results are preliminary, the authors of the study recommend adding electronic cigarettes to dental health surveys and considering them as a factor in increasing the risk of tooth decay.

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that use a heating element to create an aerosol from liquid. This aerosol is then inhaled into the lungs. E-cigarette liquids can contain nicotine or not and may also contain derivatives of cannabis.

It is estimated that in 2018, approximately 58.1 million people worldwide used electronic cigarette products.

The aerosol in e-cigarettes contains potentially harmful substances, including nicotine, heavy metals, and flavorings such as diacetyl - a chemical linked to lung impairment and disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more research is needed to fully understand the health impacts of e-cigarette products.

A small case study with four participants in 2022 found a correlation between using electronic cigarettes for 3-8 years and symptomatic chronic lung diseases, including small airway fibrosis and constrictive bronchiolitis. However, the study's authors also noted that symptom improvement was observed in participants who had stopped using electronic cigarettes.

In addition, recent research has found a link between the use of e-cigarettes and damage to blood vessels.

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