Last Friday (October 2nd) was World Smile Day, and for those who have already transitioned to a smoke-free life, it’s the perfect excuse to smile wide. However, there are many former combustible cigarette users who’re less than enthusiastic about showing off their yellowed teeth, as they’re visual reminders of their past smoking years. So, if you’re one of the many who are self-conscious about the harmful effects that tobacco has had on your teeth, continue reading below for the added motivation to pick up a Logic vape pen instead!
What’s World Smile Day?
This relatively new holiday takes place on the first Friday of every October and was created by the commercial artist, Harvey Ball, who’s best recognized for his popular smiley graphic design (1963). That being said, did you know that the little yellow smiley face symbol that we all know and love is supposed to be a sentiment to depict how powerful smiling can be? Yeah, it’s pretty awesome!
So, since the tar from smoking your combustible cigarettes has likely stained your teeth yellow, consider brushing them several extra times per day and when you’re ready, transition to the use of a Logic vape pen to prevent your chance of developing gum disease in the future.
Ways that smoking affects the teeth and gums
If you’re on the verge of quitting smoking, but need an extra push to keep you motivated, how about we paint a picture of the many adverse oral health effects that come from the use of combustible cigarettes?
Here are four ways that tobacco smoke damages your oral health:
- Creates plaque and tartar: The chemicals that are used to make tobacco products affect the natural saliva flow within the mouth, making it easier for oral bacteria to stick to teeth and gums. If not removed daily, this plaque hardens into tartar and requires professional cleaning to remove. Smokers are three to six times more likely to develop gum disease or lose their teeth because of this.
- Interferes with blood circulation: Smoking combustible cigarettes affects the function of gum tissue, causing infections, and restricting blood flow. It also delays healing after oral surgery for dental implants, tooth extraction, or any treatment of gum disease. Thus, when smokers brush their teeth, they may notice that their gums bleed easily.
- Leads to oral cancer: Approximately 53,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year in the United States, with studies indicating a definitive link to the use of combustible cigarettes.
- Changes teeth and breath: Aside from staining your teeth yellow, long-term smoking also causes bad breath, dry mouths, and a higher vulnerability to mouth sores.
Why are e-cigs better for your oral health?
It’s no secret that vaping is a safer alternative to conventional smoking, which has been linked to an extensive list of oral health issues. However, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and nicotine are three primary ingredients that are found in the contents of most e-liquid cartomizers and capsules, and they contain varying amounts of sugar for flavor, which can lead to the dissolving of your tooth enamel over time. So, although the Logic vape pen is a reasonable and sufficient replacement over tobacco cigarettes, vapers must still remember to brush and floss daily to ensure good oral health.
Are there any other ways that you can reduce the risk of oral health problems? Drop a comment below if you have a suggestion.
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