Vaping and dentures

Some years ago when 1st got on the wagon I tried to switch my mom to vaping as well. She didn't report anything bad about her dentures. From what I've heard from colleagues the biggest risk of damaging dentures are bar fights....
 
The only issue I am aware of is the dehydration that vaping and smoking does. It has long been said that if you vape you must drink plenty of water. Vaping will dehydrate your gums to a degree which in turn may cause gaps under the dentures for bacteria to grow. As long as you keep your gums and dentures clean I cannot see a problem. The same applies for bridges or general oral hygiene anyway.
 
I do believe that Stainless Steel and Glass drip tips can be hazardous to your dentures too... :giggle:

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I remember my late Dad broke his dentures in 76 , biting too hard on his pipe stem , while driving the tractor and smoking ...
 
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