Smoking and vaping with your Invisalign trays on can cause the clear appearance to become yellow or brown. There is a possibility that the impact of tobacco use on your clear trays is even more perceptible than it would be on your actual teeth.
Clear braces offer an alternative, but like Invisalign, they can stain from the cigarette or vaping smoke. That's why they're not an ideal alternative. For smokers, traditional metal braces may be best.
Your gums are already going to be more sensitive during orthodontic treatment, and smoking and vaping will heavily increase your risk for gum disease. While a relatively minor consequence in comparison to gum disease and tooth decay, one major concern with smoking or vaping is teeth-staining.
The answer is yes. While some people switch from smoking to vaping because they may think vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, studies show that it is just bad for your teeth and gums. Vaping has the same adverse effects on your oral health as smoking and your dentist WILL be able to tell.
Can Vaping Stain Teeth? Much like smoking, vaping can make your teeth yellow. Nicotine in e-cigarettes can cause teeth to become deeply stained.
After vaping, wait for at least 20 minutes before brushing to prevent enamel erosion. Make sure to floss daily to keep your gums healthy. Check Your Mouth – If you notice dental problems, such as gum bleeding, soreness, persistent bad breath, consult your dentist immediately.
Though smoking and vaping is not recommended as it can have negative effects on both oral and overall health, vaping should especially be avoided after teeth whitening at least for the first few hours post whitening.
Will a dentist know if your teen vapes e-cigarettes just by looking in their mouth? Yup! A dentist will know if your teen vapes because nicotine smoked in any form negatively impacts oral health, specifically teeth and gums.
Oral health experts note that smoking can adversely affect the performance of orthodontic treatments. The nicotine content in tobacco may cause stains on the braces especially for those wearing clear aligners. In worst cases, smoking may even hinder the braces' ability to align teeth.
It may be obvious, but at Align Ortho, we highly suggest that you do not smoke while having braces. Smoking and braces is like putting oil and water together. It just doesn't work. Smoking while having braces puts the risk of severely staining the teeth.
This is because, like tobacco smoking, vaping is also not okay when you're wearing braces. It can cause gum recession, loose tooth, and may make bite problems worse. You will need to be treated and this could increase the length of time you wear the braces.
Vapes containing nicotine may help prevent weight gain and lead to weight loss. However, vaping is not an effective long-term weight loss method and may also have health risks. Nicotine may reduce appetite and food intake and increase metabolism.
Smoking Wrecks Teeth Appearance
But smoking will discolour them badly making your smile yellow. Later, once the brackets are removed, it is possible the teeth will have lighter coloured spots where the surrounding area has been stained from puffing or using tobacco-like substitutes.
How to remove stains off your orthodontic braces. The best way to remove stains is with mouthwash. Get alcohol free mouthwash and gargle with it 3 times a day, making sure to keep it in your mouth for at least 2 minutes at a time. This should be able to break up most stains, but not all of them.
Vaping has a direct effect on oral health.
Exposure to e-cigarette aerosol can lead to more bacteria in the mouth, which is associated with tooth decay, cavities, and gum diseases. It can also cause dry mouth, inflamed gums, and other issues.
Make no mistake, vaping is not good for your teeth. The main problem is the nicotine, which can cause a whole host of problems. Nicotine reduces blood flow, restricting the supply of nutrients and oxygen to soft tissues in the mouth, which can cause gums to recede.
It's not very noticeable, but you may find that, over time, the glue starts to discolor or turn slightly yellow. This is because food and dark-tinted beverages like dark colas, red wine, coffee, or tea can stain the glue over time, causing it to change color slightly.
"If they're trying to see, if it's a one-time use recently, a urine test is going to be sufficient," Lamkin said. Lamkin recommends that $50 test to parents who believe vaping has happened in the last few days. If you want to look back farther, he says a hair follicle test for $120 is a better bet.
There are several tests available that can detect vaping/nicotine use and there is no need to see a doctor first. Hair Follicle Test – This is a good option for parents who think their child has been either vaping or smoking nicotine for a long period of time and the child might stop using just to get through the test.
Acidic Drinks
Soda and other fizzy and carbonated beverages must be avoided at all costs after the whitening procedure. Your recently whitened teeth could be severely damaged by the color, acidity, and excessive sugar content. To secure a long-term result, avoid them at all costs.
Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste is essential for keeping teeth healthy and white—even when smoking cigarettes. Make sure to brush all surfaces of each tooth thoroughly for at least two minutes each time you brush. It can lead to plaque buildup over time if not removed regularly.
Prolonging Treatment Results
Try to avoid smoking for at least 24 hours after teeth whitening treatment. Brush the teeth or rinse the mouth after smoking. Brush at least twice a day and floss daily.
The short answer is yes, vapes do contain calories, however the amount is considered negligible. The studies available (see our sources 2+3 below) which have examined vaping's impact on weight control vs smoking, suggest that it is actually the nicotine playing the bigger role in any potential change.