78 percent of the vaping patients were categorized as having high-caries risk.
. Though some dental research has shown a link between e-cigarette use and gum disease, less emphasis has been placed on the 'intersection between e-cigarette use and oral health, even by dentists," Karina Irusa, assistant professor of comprehensive care and lead author on the paper,According to Irusa, this study is the first known to "specifically" investigate the association of vaping and e-cigarettes with the likelihood of getting cavities.
This study also observed that vaping encouraged decay in areas like the bottom edges of front teeth. "It takes an esthetic toll," said Irusa.The Tufts researchers also suggest patients who use e-cigarettes should be considered for a "more rigorous caries management protocol," which could include prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste and fluoride rinse, in-office fluoride applications, and checkups more often than twice a year, according to the release.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of patient records was conducted; 13,098 patients who attended the dental school clinics from January 1, 2019, through January 1, 2022, were included in the study. Mann-Whitney U test and multivariable ordinal logistic regression were used to assess the relationship between use of e-cigarettes or vapes and caries risk level.
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