Vaping is a much better hobby than smoking tobacco cigarettes. We all know about the countless health problems that years of smoking can cause. From lung disease to bad skin, cigarettes have been found to damage virtually every part of the human body. 

One of the most noticeable effects of smoking cigarettes is watching your teeth develop a nasty yellow hue. Those who are particularly vain tend to feel incredibly embarrassed about their smile after years of exposing their pearly whites to tobacco. 

If you've switched from cigarettes to vaping, you're probably wondering how this newfound hobby will affect the appearance of your teeth. The answer, as it turns out, is slightly complicated. We're going to explain why cigarettes produce that yellowish hue that destroys a person's gorgeous smile. We're also going to explain ways to keep your teeth looking white while you enjoy vaping. 

Why Cigarettes Turn Your Teeth Yellow

As we're all aware, tobacco cigarettes contain loads of chemicals that each cause damage to the body in their own unique way. Tar is one of the most widely known toxic chemicals found in cigarettes. This sticky, dark substance is responsible for damaging the lungs beyond repair. It's also known to stain everything from walls to fingernails. Tar, as it turns out, is the substance responsible for turning teeth yellow. 

What Makes Vaping Different

Vaping, unlike smoking cigarettes, doesn't expose a person to tar. The ingredients in vape juice are nicotine, vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol (PG) and flavoring agents. Because e-liquids have no tar in them, they won't have the same effect on your teeth that tobacco does. 

Your Nicotine Level May Make a Difference

Even though vape juice products don't contain tar, there is still a chance that your teeth won't be as white as can be if you're a heavy vaper. That's because nicotine can give teeth a very subtle yellowish tint. 

Of course, the intensity of the color is not nearly as strong as the one that tar produces. However, if you're extremely concerned about the appearance of your teeth, it's important to keep in mind that high nicotine levels may interfere with your desire to have a perfect smile. 

Fortunately, e-juice products tend to come in a wide variety of nicotine strengths. This means that if you opt for a vape juice with a low level of nicotine, your teeth will probably not become noticeably yellow. 

Also, it goes without saying that the amount of vape juice that you go through determines how much the nicotine will affect your teeth. Therefore, it's wise to monitor how much you vape if you're worried about the appearance of your teeth. 

Lastly, practicing good dental hygiene will reduce the risk of yellowing teeth caused by nicotine exposure. 

Keep Those Pearly Whites Bright

When it comes to maintaining those pearly whites, vaping is much better than smoking tobacco cigarettes. If your teeth are a high priority, consider going with a low-nicotine e-liquid.