The doctor called vaping the cause of caries

Smoking electronic cigarettes (or vaping) has a negative effect on the oral cavity and can cause tooth decay. About this on July 21, "Gazeta.Ru" was told by Denis Moiseev, a dental surgeon, periodontist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate professor of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry at Pirogov University.

"Propylene glycol and glycerin in an aerosol create a film on teeth and mucous membranes, being a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria. This leads to a sharp increase in the number of bacteria that cause tooth decay and periodontitis," the dentist shared.

The doctor noted that the chemical components of the aerosol (for example, flavors, nicotine, fine particles) cause chronic irritation of the mucous membrane. This can lead to harmful consequences in the oral cavity, including the destruction of the ligamentous apparatus of the tooth and bone tissue.

Moiseev recommended contacting specialists at the first symptoms of oral and dental diseases.

"Popcorn disease": how vapes destroy the lungs

Doctors told us what is the danger of e-cigarettes for teenagers

Earlier, on April 22, general practitioner and pulmonologist Marat Farrakhov told whether the lungs are recovering after vaping. According to the expert, after quitting any smoking methods, the body's natural recovery mechanisms are activated after a few weeks. The degree of recovery depends on the duration and intensity of vaping, a person's age and general health, and the presence of chronic diseases.

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