ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

Abigail Raines
 BACK GROUND

• Electronic cigarettes were first created for the general public in 2003 by Hon Lik who was
a Chinese pharmacist. He originally created them to be a safer and easier way for people
to stop smoking. The ingredients most commonly found in the E-juice are vegetable
glycerin, distilled water, flavoring, and nicotine. Because of the innocent looking ingredients
and the array of flavors available many underaged people have started using them not to
help with tobacco cessation, but to use recreationally. Due to this, a lot more medical
studies have been conducted and scientists are starting to believe that E-cigarettes aren’t
actually as safe as once thought.
 Oral Health Risks:
 Halitosis
 Bruxism
 Gingivitis
 Periodontitis
ORAL/SYSTEMIC
HEALTH RISKS Systemic Health Risks:
 Decreases immune system
function
 Increase your risk of heart disease
 Impacts the health of your lungs
 BRUXISM AND HALITOSIS

• What is Bruxism?
- Bruxism is the grinding of teeth. It can cause major damage to
teeth and cause sensitivity.
• How does vaping relate?
- Nicotine stimulates the muscles so it could increase the
severity of grinding if you already have this habit.
• What is Halitosis?
- Bad breath
• How does vaping relate?
- Saliva naturally combats bad breath, but nicotine can inhibit
saliva production
 GINGIVITIS

• What is Gingivitis?
- Gingivitis is a form of Periodontal Disease (gum disease).
Some symptoms of gingivitis are red gums, bleeding, swelling,
and sensitive gums. If left untreated it could progress to a
more severe type of gum disease, but can usually be reversed
with good home care and frequent professional cleanings.

• How does vaping relate?

- Nicotine can cause the blood vessels in the gums to become
constricted. Because the blood supply is reduced the
gums do not get adequate oxygen and nutrient supply.
 PERIODONTITIS

• What is Periodontitis?
- Periodontitis is a severe form of periodontal disease (gum
disease). It has a lot of the same symptoms as gingivitis,
but periodontal disease caused attachment loss, bone
loss, and gingival recession. Bone loss can lead to tooth
loss. Also, periodontitis is not reversible and often
requires oral surgery to treat.

• How does vaping relate?

- Just like gingivitis it can be caused by the reduced blood flow
to the gum tissues, but can progress to periodontitis disease
because nicotine causes the impairment of healing.
 BLOOD CELL AND LUNG DAMAGE

• Impact on Lung Health:

-A cancer causing chemical call diacetyl has been found

in many vape juices. This chemical has been shown to build up
in the lungs causing coughing and shortness of breath. This can
lead to lung disease or lung cancer.
 HEART DISEASE AND IMMUNE
FUNCTION

• Heart Disease:
- People who vape are 40% more likely to get heart disease than
someone who doesn’t. More research is needed to find the what
is causing the increased risk but it is associated.
• Decreased Immune Function:
- Nicotine impairs the function of our immune cells that help
our bodies fight off bacteria. It also can slow down the production of
white blood cells which also are apart of our immune system. Because
of this, vaping can make people more susceptible to diseases

and poor wound healing.

 TIPS FOR CESSATION

- -Using gum or nicotine patches can be helpful

- -Since vape juice comes in varying nicotine

strengths, you could try to wean yourself off of
the nicotine. Start with your regular dose and
work your way down to a smaller dose and
eventually you could stop.

- - You could also quit cold turkey, but this

method is usually not successful
 WORKS CITED
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