A recent systematic review, published by EBD, examined the effects of e-cigarette use on gum health, comparing vapers with non-smokers, former smokers, and tobacco users. While smoking was consistently linked to the worst outcomes for gum health, vaping was linked to increased plaque levels and inflammatory markers, raising concerns about potential risks.
Commenting on the findings, Dr Nigel Carter, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, said: “A recent systematic review looked at the effects of e-cigarette use on gum health. It compared vapers with non-smokers, former smokers, and tobacco users.
“While smoking was firmly linked to the worst results for gum health, vaping was linked to higher levels of plaque and inflammation, this raises about possible risks. The review found that nicotine can mask gum disease symptoms by reducing bleeding, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment. Researchers have concluded that vaping is generally better for gum health than smoking, further studies are needed to establish this.”
