Some of the sweet flavors in e-cigarette liquids could be increasing your risk of dental caries.
Researchers have evaluated e-cigarette aerosols in flavors, such as pineapple and cotton candy and found that they have similar physio-chemical properties as sugary gelatinous candy and acidic drinks, which interact with hard tissues of the oral cavity in a way that can adversely affect teeth. The complexity of e-cigarettes on human health goes way beyond respiratory and cardiac systems and may have significant implications on your oral health. E-cigarettes are known to contain less harmful ingredients compared to tobacco products. More than 400 available e-liquid brands, 84 percent offered fruit flavors and 80 percent offered candy and dessert flavors.
“This study will give dentists further information to help educate patients that using e-cigarettes can have detrimental effects on their mouths,” said Thomas Hart, DDS, PhD, senior director of the ADA Foundation Volpe Research Center.
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