Vaping on the rise
In 2022, 2.55 million American middle and high school students have tried e-cigs within the last 30 days. With many flavors that are fun, such as ice cream, cherry cola, and marshmallow, this can entice kids to try these products. Sometimes, due to the creative delivery, these items can be disguised as everyday items such as toys and even Nintendo controllers.
Originally the purpose for vaping was invented in the early 1960s and then gained more popularity in the 2000s as an alternative to conventional smoking. The purpose was to still provide nicotine but not the other hundreds of harmful chemicals.
Vapes work by heating the liquid inside a cartridge that creates a vapor and is inhaled. Consumers may believe that vapes or e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative to traditional smoking, however, these still contain harmful substances such as nicotine, lead, formaldehyde, and acrolein.
Oral health concerns linked to vaping include dry mouth, periodontal disease, tooth decay, and oral lesions.
