Can Vaping Stain Your Teeth?

Everyone knows how popular e-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, have become. Though they’ve helped many people quit smoking cigarettes, there are questions about their effects on oral health and the appearance of your smile. Many patients at Staten Island Aesthetic & Implant Dentist in Staten Island, NY, who have made the switch ask our dentists, “Can vaping stain your teeth?” We’re here to tell you that unfortunately, the answer is: Yes, vaping can stain your teeth.

Just How Does Vaping Stain Teeth?

Most vapes contain nicotine, an active ingredient also found in tobacco products. Many people know that the tar found in cigarettes causes tooth stains in smokers, but nicotine can also stain teeth.

Tooth enamel is porous like a sponge, but much harder. However, this means that it can absorb staining substances that affect its color, like nicotine.

Though they’re not as likely to cause intense staining due to a lack of tar, vape liquids come in all different nicotine strengths, and higher concentrations can be worse for your smile.

However, if you use vapes and your teeth aren’t as white as you’d like, there are a number of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can give you an easy and beautiful smile upgrade.

3 Top Treatments for Combating Tooth Stains

If you have stained teeth, cosmetic dentistry can do wonders for your smile. At Staten Island Aesthetic & Implant Dentist, we offer several different options to meet your unique needs. Take a look at three of the most popular:

1. Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are ultra-thin “shells” made from durable dental-grade porcelain. They fit snugly over the front surfaces of the teeth after a very small amount of enamel is removed. Porcelain veneers can be used to conceal chips, mask small gaps, and enhance the size of a tooth, but they’re especially effective at masking deep-set stains. Our dentists can custom-shape your veneers to have the right look for your smile. Even better, we can also precisely color-match them to the exact tooth shade you’d like.
2. Teeth Whitening: You can turn back the clock with a professional teeth whitening session. Though there are many, many over-the-counter whitening products available, it’s best to whiten with a dentist. We can use more powerful whitening formulas, but also retain greater control over treatment, giving you more even results and reducing the risk of tooth sensitivity. We offer Philips Zoom!®, BriteSmile®, and KöR® teeth whitening at our Staten Island office, each of which can noticeably brighten your smile in just one appointment.
3. Smile Makeovers: Do you want to improve more than just the shade of your teeth? Tackle multiple cosmetic concerns at once with a smile makeover. You and your dentist can create a custom treatment plan to address stains, chips, cracks, gaps, misalignment, a gummy smile, and more. A smile makeover offers streamlined treatment and results geared uniquely to your goals.

Ready for a Brighter Smile? Contact Our Dentists

Using vapes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a beautiful white smile. With a range of cosmetic treatments to choose from, trust Staten Island Aesthetic & Implant Dentist to give you the beautiful smile you want. Ready to get started? Send us a message online or give us a call in Staten Island, NY, to book an appointment.