Lily James Reveals Vaping Woes: A Hidden Dental Danger

Lily James Speaks Out on Surprising Side Effect of Vaping

Lily James, beloved for her role in the Mamma Mia sequel, has shared a personal downside to the popular trend of vaping. The British actress, known for capturing hearts on screen, revealed that vaping has left an unexpected mark on her dental health. Despite the NHS vouching for e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, James is among many who have found unanticipated consequences.

While young people have embraced the colorful and flavorful world of vapes, issues like 'popcorn lung' have already stirred health concerns. But for Lily, the challenge has come in the form of dental troubles. She admits that the habit has "ruined" her teeth, a startling revelation for the actress who once took pride in never needing a filling.

A Cautionary Tale From the Silver Screen

Speaking candidly with the Daily Mail, the 36-year-old star explained, "I prided myself that I’d never had a filling. I did just recently get one – I was so upset. Apparently it’s from flavoured vapes, which are full of sugar. They f****d my teeth." She added that previous battles with braces have resurfaced as she's taken up wearing her retainer again.

“Apparently it’s from flavoured vapes, which are full of sugar. They f****d my teeth.”

The dental dilemma stems from some of the less-known components in vapes. Though most e-cigarettes don't contain sugar, they do have artificial sweeteners and other additives that can disrupt saliva production. This can lead to an increased risk of cavities, plaque build-up, and gum disease, as highlighted by health professionals.

Vaping: A Habit Hard to Shake

The vaping trend continues to grow, with 11% of the UK population now partaking, according to recent studies. Despite a recent ban on disposable vapes, usage remains high. This has sparked debates on whether vaping might be more harmful than smoking due to its convenience, as noted by Dr. Maxime Boidin.

Dr. Boidin warns, “When you put this mixture of metals and chemicals into your body you can’t expect nothing to happen." His research suggests that the ease of vaping might make it a more persistent habit compared to smoking. And while some may value lung health over dental integrity, Lily James’ experience offers a fresh perspective on why some might reconsider their vaping habits.

With an aim to protect their smiles as well as their lungs, fans and followers of James might just take her advice to heart and think twice before reaching for that next puff.