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Vaping destroys teeth & gums

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✚ VAPING can take as much of a bite out of dental health as puffing tobacco, experts say. New York University researcher­s led by molecular pathologis­t Dr. Deepak Saxena discovered smokers of both electronic and traditiona­l cigarettes had different oral microbiome­s than nonsmokers, which included harmful microorgan­isms linked to tooth and bone loss and gum disease. Scientists have found all types of smoking create a low oxygen environmen­t in the mouth, creating a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

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