Do Nicotine Pouches Cause Gum Recession?

Alex Turner

Beginner’s Guides

Yes, nicotine pouches have many fewer health risks than those associated with smoking or vaping.

This is one of the many reasons we love them. But, nicotine pouches do not come entirely without negative effects and potential health risks.

In this guide, we’re here to give you the facts in all transparency—and explain how you can use pouches safely.

Do nicotine pouches cause gum recession?

First, the good news, nicotine pouches do not cause gum recession when used in moderation.

When using nicotine pouches, moderation varies between users. It’s important to align your use with your individual needs and lifestyle. For some users, this can mean using a pouch every few hours, up to 10-12 a day, for others, it might just mean one or two a day.

On the other hand, when nicotine pouches are abused, they can cause irritation, dry mouth, and gum recession.

"As with almost anything you put into your body, nicotine pouches can cause negative health effects when abused”

How do nicotine pouches affect oral health?

Prolonged heavy use of nicotine pouches can irritate the gums. This can lead to inflammation, and over a longer period, recession as the teeth move away from the gums. This is a serious health issue, as receded gums can lead to exposed tooth roots, which increases the risk of sensitivity and further decay.

Pouches can cause irritation to the gums when they’re placed in the same spot for extended periods. Additionally, vasoconstriction can occur. This is the process where nicotine constricts the blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the gums.

Why is this an issue? Well, it’s because it can impair the flow of oxygen to the gums, and place the gums at a higher risk of damage.

You might also notice your mouth becoming dry after nicotine pouch use. This is because pouches can reduce saliva production.

Best practices to avoid oral health issues

The best way to negate the potential oral health issues linked to nicotine pouches is to use them properly.

Below, we’ve gathered some best practices to avoid oral health issues when using nicotine pouches.

Here our top tips:

• Place the pouch between your upper lip and gum, or lower lip and gum
• Pay attention to how pouches affect you and stay within your limits
• Alternate pouch position when using pouches in close succession
• Avoid using more than 10-12 pouches in a day
• Avoid torn pouches and don’t chew or tear them to avoid direct gum exposure
• Use nicotine pouches from trusted brands and online sellers like AWO
• Look after your oral health by keeping your mouth clean:
  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day
  • Floss regularly to avoid the buildup of food remnants
  • Avoid too much sugar
  • Don’t use pouches before teeth extraction or dental surgery
  • Rinse your mouth after using pouches consecutively
  • Avoid cigarettes

Summing Up

We hope you are now feeling reassured. If you use pouches properly and follow good dental hygiene, you can avoid any negative oral health issues.

Now, if you’re looking to try a new pouch or flavour, why not explore our wide selection using the button below.

*Disclaimer

We make every effort to ensure the information published on our website is accurate and up-to-date. Our blog is provided for information only. It is not intended as medical advice.