It's unclear whether nicotine pouches like Zyn cause gum disease. But, one side effect of a similar product, snus, is a type of gum disease called gum recession.

Nicotine pouches like Zyn have soared in popularity in recent years. ... Sydney Cunningham said she has gum recession from using Zyn. The 30-year-old, from Safford, Arizona, ...

W hen John,* 43, first heard about Zyn from a friend a couple years ago, it struck him as a “much better alternative to chewing [tobacco],” he tells SELF, which he’d previou ...

He has concerns that the gum damage from nicotine pouch use may also lead to tooth loss. In three to four years, Rahman expects to see more cases of gum recession in regular nicotine pouch users.

The nicotine is is absorbed into your bloodstream through the mucous membranes of your mouth. ... More common side effects of nicotine pouches may include gum irritation, receding gums, ...

Dr Zoe Coyle, a lecturer at the Dental Institute in Edinburgh, also warned that repeated use of nicotine pouches can lead to gum recession and other issues with teeth and lips.

I f you are trying to stop smoking, you may have heard of nicotine patches or gum to help reduce cravings. But how about nicotine pouches?Small, tobacco-free sachets containing a powder made up of ...

Using dip increases your risk of developing gum disease, tooth loss, and receding gums. It also raises your risk of developing oral, esophageal, and pancreatic cancer. Learn more about the side ...

Johnpaul began using nicotine pouches to help him get off vapes – but says it just led to another addiction. At one stage he was using 15 pouches a day, although the 16-year-old has now cut back ...