---
title: Dentists warn of vaping’s hidden impact
description: Vaping use overtakes smoking for the first time in Britain
image: https://dentist-times.co.uk/hubfs/eliquid-3576069_1280.jpg
---

[![DTOC RGB Logo-1](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hubfs/DTOC%20RGB%20Logo-1.svg "DTOC RGB Logo-1")](https://dentist-times.co.uk/home)

- [ABOUT](https://dentist-times.co.uk/about)
- [NEWS](https://dentist-times.co.uk)
- [EVENTS](https://dentist-times.co.uk/events)
- [PARTNERS](https://dentist-times.co.uk/partners-dtoc)
- [CONTACT](https://dentist-times.co.uk/contact)

[Bupa Dental Care](https://dentist-times.co.uk/dentist-times-owners-club-insights/tag/bupa-dental-care)

# Dentists warn of vaping’s hidden impact

![eliquid-3576069_1280](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/eliquid-3576069_1280.jpg?width=1280&height=853&name=eliquid-3576069_1280.jpg)

Dentists are warning of the growing oral health risks linked to vaping, as new figures show that, for the first time, more people in Great Britain now vape than smoke cigarettes.

In response to the surge in vaping, new research from [Bupa Dental Care](https://url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vGxvE-000000002TU-3Hhx&d=4%7Cmail%2F90%2F1762427400%2F1vGxvE-000000002TU-3Hhx%7Cin41t%7C57e1b682%7C10256992%7C17022457%7C690C82B83AF47807F957FF9171F94915&o=%2Fpht4%3A%2F7tsr4n5e7..cm1eu-at-.ws.rwseckmtap%2F%2FL%3Atts0hw%25%252.FwwF2.abukcoup.ad%252%25ntlFele2Fcta-dn1%2Far2%2F00e1ea01b8d895b22a8eaf-b4bf-6e-5e76a9-98-4a71946-3752bc000Y0%2F900cFaFLuvi87h7rvhHaD79154%3DQobB&s=BsZ0ly5B4E5Mf3F5ZATP621_tDc) reveals that dental professionals are increasingly concerned about the effects of vaping on oral health.

When asked what they most wish patients knew more about, one in 10 (8%) of dentists professionals highlighted the impact of vaping.

This comes as the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that 5.4 million adults now use vapes or e-cigarettes daily or occasionally – surpassing the 4.9 million who smoke traditional cigarettes.

While vaping is often promoted as a safer alternative to smoking, dentists say the habit can still cause significant damage to the mouth, including dry mouth, gum irritation, increased bacteria, and potential enamel erosion.

Dr Neil Sikka, director of dentistry at [Bupa Dental Care](https://url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vGxvE-000000002TU-3Hhx&d=4%7Cmail%2F90%2F1762427400%2F1vGxvE-000000002TU-3Hhx%7Cin41t%7C57e1b682%7C10256992%7C17022457%7C690C82B83AF47807F957FF9171F94915&o=%2Fpht4%3A%2F7tsr4n5e7..cm1eu-at-.ws.rwseckmtap%2F%2FL%3Atts0hw%25%252.FwwF2.abukcoup.ad%252%25ntlFele2Fcta-dn1%2Far2%2F00e2ea01b8d895b22a8eaf-b4bf-6e-5e76a9-98-4a71946-3752bA000b0%2FE002rWZh5IR2KOYoAFxOpAP154%3DwAhF&s=fLJJuPZelgE5AK5wCnwJOzzlDW0) said: “We’re seeing more patients who vape regularly, but few realise it can still harm their teeth and gums.

“The ingredients in e-liquids – including nicotine and flavourings – can dry out the mouth, disrupt its natural balance, and create an environment where decay and disease thrive.

“It’s not as simple as switching from one habit to another – your mouth still feels the effects.

“At Bupa Dental Care, we’re focused on prevention and education – helping patients understand the full picture when it comes to their oral health, including the lesser-known risks of vaping.”

The Bupa Dental Care research, conducted among UK dental professionals, also found that many dentists wish patients understood:

- We understand dental fear and can help overcome it (19%)
- We’re here to help, not hurt (14%)
- Not all mouths will look like an influencer’s (14%)
- We don’t judge (13%)

These findings highlight a growing need for open conversations between patients and dental teams – particularly as trends like vaping, sugary drinks, and cosmetic whitening continue to influence oral health.

 

calendar icon Nov 11, 2025 9:18:33 AM

![Northern Ireland minister visits surgery to highlight the Dental Access Scheme](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Dental%20image.jpg?width=600&name=Dental%20image.jpg)

## [Northern Ireland minister visits surgery to highlight the Dental Access Scheme](https://dentist-times.co.uk/dentist-times-owners-club-insights/northern-ireland-minister-visits-surgery-to-highlight-the-dental-access-scheme)

Northern Ireland Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, recently visited Kilrea Dental Surgery to recognise...

![Dental world records – 10 of the best](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Dental%201.%20Image%2c%20seth0s%20from%20Pixabay.jpg?width=600&name=Dental%201.%20Image,%20seth0s%20from%20Pixabay.jpg)

## [Dental world records – 10 of the best](https://dentist-times.co.uk/dentist-times-owners-club-insights/dental-world-records-10-of-the-best)

![ICB announces new network of urgent access dental centres across the North East](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/girl-5661741_1280.jpg?width=600&name=girl-5661741_1280.jpg)

## [ICB announces new network of urgent access dental centres across the North East](https://dentist-times.co.uk/dentist-times-owners-club-insights/icb-announces-new-network-of-urgent-access-dental-centres-across-the-north-east)

North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has unveiled plans to create a network of...

![Top 10 facts about oral health and dentistry](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/alexandreest-teeth-2339168_1920.jpg?width=600&name=alexandreest-teeth-2339168_1920.jpg)

## [Top 10 facts about oral health and dentistry](https://dentist-times.co.uk/dentist-times-owners-club-insights/top-10-facts-about-oral-health-and-dentistry)

![DTOC RGB Logo-2](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hubfs/DTOC%20RGB%20Logo-2.svg)![DTOC Rev Logo](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hubfs/DTOC%20Rev%20Logo.svg)

The Dentist Times Owners Club is an exclusive, free-to-join community, designed specifically for dental practice owners. 

<https://www.linkedin.com/company/dentist-times/about/>

 

**              Organised by**** Nexus Media Group**

![nmg-logo](https://dentist-times.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/nmg-logo.png?width=174&height=83&name=nmg-logo.png)

Registered office: 3rd floor, 10 Rose & Crown Yard, King

Street, London SW1Y 6RE ***[https://nexusmediagroup.co.uk/](https://nexusmediagroup.co.uk/)***

Registered in England & Wales No.7430935 VAT

Registration Number: 629 547 604 

 

 

 

---

© 2025 Dentist Times Owners Club

↑

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Joanne Makosinski",
    "url" : "https://dentist-times.co.uk/dentist-times-owners-club-insights/author/joanne-makosinski"
  },
  "dateModified" : "2025-11-11T09:18:33.701Z",
  "datePublished" : "2025-11-11T09:18:33.000Z",
  "headline" : "Dentists warn of vaping’s hidden impact",
  "image" : [ "https://dentist-times.co.uk/hubfs/eliquid-3576069_1280.jpg" ],
  "mainEntityOfPage" : {
    "@id" : "https://dentist-times.co.uk/dentist-times-owners-club-insights/dentists-warn-of-vapings-hidden-impact",
    "@type" : "WebPage"
  },
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "url" : "https://dentist-times.co.uk/hubfs/NMG_Black_logo.svg"
    },
    "name" : "Nexus Media Group"
  }
}
```