Dentist warns of oral damage from nicotine pouches

Dentist Zohair Azzouzi is warning young adults, specifically those aged 18 to 30, about potential permanent oral damage caused by the frequent use of nicotine pouches. Azzouzi, practicing at Tandliv in Glostrup and Vesterbro, notes that users often place the pouch in the same spot repeatedly, leading to localized damage to the gums.

To mitigate some of the physical strain, Azzouzi suggests that users who cannot quit immediately should rotate the placement of the pouch in their mouths. However, he emphasizes that the best option for oral health remains complete cessation of nicotine pouch use.

According to Cancer Society Denmark, approximately 160,000 children and young people in Denmark use nicotine pouches. Medical experts distinguish between regulated nicotine replacement therapies, such as prescription tablets or patches approved by health authorities, and commercial nicotine products like pouches or vapes, which are not approved medical aids for smoking cessation.