VAPING is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, with millions of Brits enjoying the liquids.
Although the NHS states they are an alternative to , and that they could even help you , a recent study found that those who smoke e-cigarettes or vapes .
Although according to Emi there are about ten warning signs, three are more common than others – including vape stainCredit: tiktok/@dentist_emi
Have you recently taken up vaping and have noticed feeling more thirsty than ever? The two could be correlatedCredit: Getty
But it’s not just your and heart you should be worrying about – as a dentist has now revealed how the common habit can also negatively affect your .
Expert Emi took to TikTok where she issued a stark warning, listing the three tell-tale signs your is damaging your body and mouth before you even feel it.
Voicing her concerns, Emi said: “Honestly, I’m concerned by what I’m seeing.
“Vaping can very quickly create obvious, and not so nice, changes in the mouth,” she said in a recent video on her page .
Although according to Emi there are about ten warning signs, three are more common than others – including vape stain.
While vapers might not pay much attention to the sweet and refreshing liquids they’re inhaling, the formula can for good.
These stains, she warned, are “super sticky” and build up “along the teeth and gumline”.
“It can be difficult to remove, even with professional instruments.”
Have you recently taken up vaping and have noticed feeling more thirsty than ever? The two could be correlated.
Emi explained in the informative video : “Vaping dramatically reduces saliva. protects your teeth and gums. A dry mouth is a vulnerable mouth.”
Additionally, dentists might also notice an increase of patients with “puffy, red, inflamed gums”.
“Even in people with healthy gums before, and good brushing habits,” the expert said.
“This isn’t about judgement, it’s about awareness,” Emi emphasised.
The 4 horrifying things that can happen to your body after vaping
VAPES were once hailed as miracle devices to help adults ditch cigarettes.
But while the devices don’t carry the same risks as tobacco, experts have warned that vaping might not be so harmless after all.
Here are five ways vaping could damage young users bodies:
1. It could slow down brain development
Vaping nicotine can permanently affect brain development in people under the age of 25, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
It said that nicotine consumed during teenage years can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control, as well as increase the risk of addiction.
2. It could lead to tooth decay
Dr Michael Heffernan, a dentist at The Wessex Dental Specialist Care, said most vapes contain dangerous chemicals that can harm your teeth and lead to decay.
Puffing on the devices could also lead to mouth dryness, creating an environment in which harmful bacteria can grow.
3. It could damage heart health
However, some of the chemicals found in vapes can be damaging to the , with the American Heart Association (AHA) stating that vaping is “as harmful to the body’s cardiovascular systems as cigarettes”.
4. It could cause lung disease
Vaping from a young age could leave children with breathing difficulties, with paediatric respiratory consultant Dr Mike McKean saying he’d seen reports of people developing lung disease related to vaping.
Researchers from the US also found that young people who vape are more at risk of , inflammation of the airways, and shortness of breath.
Read more on how vaping can affect your health .
“If you vape, consider reducing or stopping where possible, and make sure you’re attending regular dental check-ups, so any changes can be caught early.
“Your mouth often shows signs long before you feel a problem.”
Posted just two days ago, the clip has taken the platform by storm, racking up more than a staggering 96k views.
“Vaping is horrible,” commented one person, as another claimed they don’t experience any of the problems.
”I’ve been vaping for over ten years and I have none of these. Zero. Zilch.”
Meanwhile, someone else joked, sharing another tell-tale sign.
“It [vape] will be in their hand because they can’t put them down.”
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