The unobvious danger of electronic cigarettes for the oral cavity has been revealed

E-cigarette use can damage the tissues surrounding and supporting teeth. Scientists from India came to this conclusion after analyzing studies on the condition of periodontal disease in vaping users. The results were published in Frontiers in Dental Medicine (FDM).

The authors reviewed 10 studies selected from 379 scientific papers published from 2015 to 2025. In them, the oral health of e-cigarette users was compared with regular smokers and non-smokers.

Periodontal tissue was usually damaged most severely in smokers of conventional cigarettes. However, vaping users also had different rates than non-smokers. They were more likely to have increased periodontal pocket depth, loss of tissue attachment to the tooth, and more plaque. Studies have also identified changes in inflammatory parameters.

Scientists cite oxidative stress, impaired immune response and blood supply to tissues, slow healing and changes in oral microflora as possible reasons.

The authors note that the results of individual studies varied, so it is not yet possible to accurately determine the extent of the harm of e-cigarettes to periodontal disease. However, available evidence indicates that vaping cannot be considered harmless to the tissues that support teeth.