Pasadena Dentist Warns Community About Vaping's Gum Health Risks

Dr. Tsibel says vaping is causing a rise in periodontal complications, especially among young adults.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Pasadena dentist Dr. Tsibel is issuing an urgent warning about the severe impact of vaping on oral health, particularly gum disease. Recent studies show 43% of e-cigarette users have gum disease and oral infections, compared to 28% of non-vapers. Dr. Tsibel is recommending that vapers quit immediately and schedule comprehensive periodontal evaluations, as gums can heal if vaping stops, especially in younger patients.

Why it matters

Vaping continues to gain popularity, with 6.5% of U.S. adults and 7% of young adults using e-cigarettes. Dental professionals are witnessing a troubling rise in periodontal complications directly linked to e-cigarette use, even in patients as young as their 20s and 30s. This public health crisis is manifesting in patients' mouths every day.

The details

Recent research has exposed the serious threat vaping poses to oral health. Among young adults aged 18-24 who vape, 61.4% had never smoked cigarettes, meaning they're developing nicotine addiction and gum disease from vaping alone. While youth vaping has declined to 5.9% in 2024, adult vaping continues to rise, with 60.1% of adult vapers reporting plans to quit.

  • In 2024, approximately 7.0% of U.S. adults were using e-cigarettes.
  • In 2020, a study found 43% of e-cigarette users have gum disease and oral infections, compared to 28% of non-vapers.

The players

Dr. Tsibel

A trusted dental provider serving the Pasadena community who is issuing an urgent warning about the severe impact of vaping on oral health, particularly gum disease.

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What they’re saying

“We're seeing patients as young as their twenties and thirties coming in with gum conditions that we typically associate with decades of traditional smoking. The misconception that vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes has created a public health crisis that's manifesting in our patients' mouths every single day.”

— Dr. Tsibel, Pasadena Dentist (einpresswire.com)

“These numbers should alarm everyone. Nearly half of all vapers are developing serious oral health problems, and many of these individuals are young people who would never have picked up a traditional cigarette.”

— Dr. Tsibel, Pasadena Dentist (einpresswire.com)

“We're not here to judge—we're here to help. If you vape and haven't had your gums evaluated recently, please come see us. Early intervention can save your teeth.”

— Dr. Tsibel, Pasadena Dentist (einpresswire.com)

What’s next

Dr. Tsibel recommends that vapers quit immediately, as gums can heal if vaping stops, especially in younger patients. He also advises scheduling comprehensive periodontal evaluations to assess current gum health and getting professional cleanings every 3-4 months for those with existing gum disease.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious public health crisis caused by the misconception that vaping is a safe alternative to traditional smoking. Dental professionals are seeing a troubling rise in periodontal complications, even in young adults, underscoring the urgent need for education and intervention to address the growing vaping epidemic and its impact on oral health.