You already know that smoking cigarettes can damage your lungs and lead to cancer, but did you know it can also lead to a range of oral health issues? The biggest of these is oral cancer. Others include:<\/p>\n
Today, many are trusting in e-cigs as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. But given how new e-cigs are, there’s still a lot that’s unknown about them. Are they really safer for your oral and overall health, or do they come with long-term effects of their own?<\/p>\n
As explained in this video<\/a>, there are some reasons to be concerned. First, e-cigs may not contain tobacco, but they do use vaporized nicotine, which contains harmful chemicals that can be absorbed into the bloodstream, in this case through the sensitive soft tissue of the cheeks. Plus, with repeated use, patients may experience gum recession or changes to the lips.<\/p>\n To learn more about the relationship between oral health, smoking, and e-cigs, take a moment to watch the video below or call<\/a> Robison Dental Group<\/b>. Our Canton<\/b> dental office serves patients from Michigan<\/b>, Ann Arbor<\/b>, Northville<\/b>, Westland<\/b>, and Plymouth<\/b>.<\/p>\n