Health Risks of E cigarettes E cigarettes and other types of 'vaping' devices are still fairly new, and more research is needed over a longer period of time to know what the long term health Why E Cigarettes Are Bad for Your Teeth Why Youth Vape Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC Vapes might be less harmful than traditional cigarettes and might help smokers quit smoking, but they are not safe, especially for individuals younger than 25 years old. Plus, much is still unknown Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? American Heart Association