Nicotine pouches: a review for the dental team

Nicotine pouches are tobacco-free products that are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. They are held between the user's lip and gum to provide a source of nicotine. This article describes the composition of nicotine pouches, the legality surrounding their production and sale, patterns of use and explores possible oral and general health effects of their usage. Nicotine pouches, a tobacco-free product, are becoming increasingly popular in the UK and globally.Nicotine pouches are likely to be a substantially 'lower-risk product' as compared to tobacco smoking.Nicotine pouches may present another option in tobacco harm reduction and smoking cessation.The oral health effects from the use of this product are unknown but likely to be in keeping with other orally administered nicotine products. Localised gingival recession might be seen.