29/10/2025
Recent Research Links Va**ng to Tooth Decay.
Va**ng is often seen as a safer alternative to smoking — but recent dental research is revealing a different story. Scientists from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine found that people who v**e have significantly higher risks of cavities, enamel erosion, and gum inflammation compared to non-v**ers. The sweetened e-liquids and chemical aerosols in v**e products can stick to teeth, feeding harmful bacteria that produce acid and weaken enamel over time.
Dentists are increasingly reporting a unique pattern of "v**e caries" — rapid enamel breakdown affecting even young, otherwise healthy mouths. These lesions tend to appear on smooth surfaces where sugary v***r condenses, creating a sticky film similar to that left by soda or syrup. Over months or years, this buildup can lead to dark cavities, increased sensitivity, and gum irritation that’s difficult to reverse.
What makes va**ng particularly deceptive is that it feels harmless — there’s no smoke, no odor, and no instant discomfort. But the invisible damage begins microscopically, where enamel starts dissolving long before decay becomes visible. Combined with dry mouth from ni****ne exposure, this creates the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive and teeth to decay faster.
📄 Source:
Irusa KF et al. J Am Dent Assoc. 2022;153(12):1179-1183. doi:10.1016/j.adaj.2022.09.013.
(Journal of the American Dental Association)
