With the new e-cigarette trend, users have been told that the vapors from these kinds of cigarettes do not harm their teeth.

The real truth is that any form of nicotine whether from traditional cigarettes or electronic ones can cause periodontal disease.

More Dental Problems in Teens Due to E- Cigarettes

Currently there seems to be no real regulations on who can get their hands on these e-cigarettes, and thus kids are dabbling in the use of e-cigarettes under the auspices that it is perfectly safe. The real truth is that nicotine decreases the blood flow in your body.

Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it reduces blood flow. As a result, less oxygen and nutrients are fed to the gums. If less oxygen reaches the gums, a smoker has a higher probability of suffering from gum disease over their life.

Since more teenagers are using e-cigarettes, there has been an increase of gum disease in younger people. This is why regular checkups are crucial, especially if you smoke traditional or e-cigarettes. Once the gum disease begins, it can spread throughout your mouth and affect your blood stream if ignored. It is important to visit your dentist like the ones at Bailey Family Dental in Hartland Wi regardless if your are a traditional smoker or e-cig smoker.

Signs of Gum Disease

Gum recession

Bleeding or inflamed gums

Loose teeth

Persistent bad breath

Sores in the mouth

Tooth loss

With less oxygen and nutrients reaching the gum line, your gums can become recessed, bleed, experience inflammation, along with many other issues. For instance, you can be experiencing a loose tooth, bad breath, sores in your mouth and tooth loss. Nicotine can cause all of these symptoms and more. Nicotine can also lead to mouth and lung cancer. Additionally, smokers experience yellowing of their teeth, which requires teeth bleaching and other treatment.

Regardless of whether e-cigarettes are promoted as a “healthier” alternative to smoking, any form of nicotine puts your teeth, gums, and jaw at risk for dental health problems. The best method of preventing periodontal disease is to floss regularly, avoid nicotine, visit a dentist regularly, and eat well.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Hartland Dentists Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at http://www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Cracked teeth show a variety of symptoms, including erratic pain when
chewing, possibly with release of biting pressure, or pain when your
tooth is exposed to temperature extremes. In many cases, the pain may
come and go, and your dentist may have difficulty locating which tooth
is causing the discomfort.

Why does a cracked tooth hurt?

To understand why a cracked tooth hurts, it helps to know something
about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel
and a hard layer called the dentin, is the inner soft tissue called the
pulp. The loose pulp is a connective tissue that contains cells, blood
vessels and nerves.

When the outer hard tissues of the tooth are cracked, chewing can
cause movement of the pieces, and the pulp can become irritated. When
biting pressure is released, the crack can close quickly, resulting in a
momentary, sharp pain. Irritation of the dental pulp can be repeated
many times by chewing. Eventually, the pulp will become damaged to the
point that it can no longer heal itself. The tooth will not only hurt
when chewing but may also become sensitive to temperature extremes. In
time, a cracked tooth may begin to hurt all by itself. Extensive cracks
can lead to infection of the pulp tissue, which can spread to the bone
and gum tissue surrounding the tooth.

While cracked teeth are not completely preventable, you can take some steps to make your teeth less susceptible to cracks.

Don’t chew on hard objects such as ice, unpopped popcorn kernels or pens.
Don’t clench or grind your teeth.
If you clench or grind your teeth while you sleep, talk to your dentist about getting a retainer or other mouthguard to protect your teeth.
Wear a mouthguard or protective mask when playing contact sports.

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Bailey Family Dental

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From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment where the whole family can feel at ease. At Bailey Family Dental, Drs. Terese and Richard Bailey are committed to your individual attention and strive to provide personalized oral health care tailored to your unique dental needs and goals. Your health and comfort are our top priorities. Whether you are looking for information on general dentistry, teeth whitening, crowns, children’s dentistry, preventive care, or periodontal exams, you can learn more about all of your options from our services page. Feel free to contact our Hartland office with any questions. We look forward to making each visit to our office a positive experience.