The British Dental Association (BDA) has backed Government moves to ban disposable vapes, which have been widely criticised for being marketed to younger users.

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The BDA acknowledges the use of smoking cessation aids, such as vapes, but remain concerned about the rise in their use among people who don't currently smoke, especially in children and young people.

Though there are current gaps in the science with respect to the use of vapes and their impact on oral health, recent academic studies raise concerns over oral dryness, irritation, and gingival diseases possibly caused by the use of vapes.

The BDA says among those trying to quit, tobacco vapes should not be viewed as a ‘silver bullet' and should be used as part of a smoking cessation package alongside other interventions.