Vaping for only a short period of time, just a handful of months, can lead to the development of dangerous bacteria linked to significant health problems such as gum disease and even oral cancer. 

Bacteria thrives in the mouth of vapers and includes various infection-causing microbes similar to those found in the mouths of periodontitis sufferers. 

After three months of daily use, scientists found a person's mouth was a hotbed of microorganisms linked to tooth loss and, if left untreated, heart and lung disease.

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 Vaping for only a short period of time, just a handful of months, egot can lead to significant health problems such as gum disease and oral cancer (stock)

The study from Ohio State University found the bacteria accumulates independent of the presence of nicotine. 

The scientists leading the research, published today in Science Advances, therefore believe the culprit is the heated and pressurised liquids found in e-cigarettes.

Study senior author Professor Purnima Kumar from The Ohio State University said: 'Vaping is such a big assault on the oral environment, and the change happens dramatically and over a short period of time.'

Researchers collected plaque samples gums of 123 people who showed no current signs of oral disease. 

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