Smoking, vaping, or heated tobacco: Which is worse? US-based dentist compares the three
Times of India
A US dentist compares smoking, vaping, and heated tobacco, concluding that smoking is the most dangerous, while vaping and heated tobacco are less harmful but not safe.Summary
The article discusses the relative risks of smoking, vaping, and heated tobacco from a dentist's perspective. It states that traditional cigarettes are the most harmful, followed by vaping, which is less toxic but still not safe. Heated tobacco is less understood due to limited long-term studies. The safest option is to avoid all products. For those unable to quit, switching completely from cigarettes to vaping or heated tobacco may reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, but mixing products increases health risks, as warned by the American Dental Association. Ultimately, none of these are healthy alternatives, and quitting smoking is paramount.
(Source：Times of India)
