There
are currently many topics about e-smoking that get discussed time and time
again. For instance, you can find out various benefits of switching to e-cigs
by simply doing a quick Google search: no second-hand smoke, no tar, and no odour
–just rich flavoured e-juice and pure vapour. And you may have also heard how
e-cigs are the perfect travel partner, giving you the freedom to smoke almost
anywhere you want, and at a lower cost than traditional smoking.
We
keep reading that e-cigarettes do not produce smoke, they produce vapour. The vapour that we inhale when smoking an
e-cig does not contain any of the harmful chemicals contained in a traditional
cigarette. E-cigs use a liquid mix of nicotine, distilled water, flavouring
ingredients, and a few other chemicals that turn into vapour when inhaled.
These liquid ingredients will not cause any teeth discolouration, plaque build-up,
or bad breath. One harmful effect is that nicotine inhalation inhibits your ability to produce saliva, which can leave you susceptible to bacteria build-up,
dry mouth, and tooth decay. However, you can choose how much nicotine you want
in your e-cig, so lower levels are better for oral health.
The
truth is , this a twist to the old story, E-Cigs Still Contain Nicotine;
Nicotine
is a “vasoconstrictor” that restricts blood flow, inhibiting our mouth’s
natural cleaning and disease-fighting functions. Nicotine also reduces our
body’s ability to heal and create new healthy tissues and cells. E-cigs contain
vaporized nicotine, derived from tobacco. And when a person uses nicotine, gum
disease is more likely to thrive. E-cigs
can also contain MANY other chemical substances. A recent independent study
found 3 out of 10 e-cigs contain hazardous chemicals like formaldehyde and
diethylene glycol.
Technology doesn't Change everything; E-cigarettes are being marketed as a cleaner,
healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. And while it’s true that a few
unpleasant side effects aren't present (like smoke and stained fingers) e-cigs
still pose health risks to your teeth and body.
The
manufacturers and retailers of e-cigarettes claim that the product is a cleaner
and healthier therapeutic alternative to help smokers kick the habit. In the
absence of any proven scientific study to back this argument, it is always
ideal to avoid smoking or vaping altogether. Regardless of whether it poses
less harmful effects to one’s health than conventional cigarettes, experts agree
that they are by no means any safer. Nicotine inhalation puts the dental health
and overall well-being of a person at risk.
Since
e-cigarettes are a recent invention, they are still mostly unregulated, so
there’s no way to predict how much nicotine you’re getting, or even what
chemicals are present from brand to brand.
Also, they haven’t been around long enough for serious long-term studies
to be applied.
If you are a smoker
trying to quit, e-cigarettes shouldn't be a transitional help in an addiction
recovery strategy. If you don’t smoke,
don’t get lured in by this trend.
Nicotine addiction in ANY form is dangerous.
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