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The harmful dental effects of vaping

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Australian dentists are seeing an alarming rise in admissions for tooth decay and gum disease among patients, often young and otherwise healthy, who tell them that they have started vaping.

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Australian dentists are seeing an alarming rise in admissions for tooth decay and gum disease among patients, often young and otherwise healthy, who tell them that they have started vaping.

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