Volume 30, Issue 173, July 2026

The impact of alternative sources of nicotine on oral cavity health

Adrianna Chachuła^♦, Patrycja Jędrzejewska, Julia Hofmann, Natalia Kruk, Julia Rojek, Izabela Ślusarczyk, Wojciech Szlajss, Szymon Uszak, Daria Wieczorek, Tomasz Szczawiński

Medical University of Lodz: Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland

^♦Corresponding author
Adrianna Chachuła, Medical University of Lodz: Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland

ABSTRACT

From year to year, the popularity of alternative methods of using nicotine like smokeless tobacco, tobacco-free nicotine pouches, or e-cigarettes is increasing. Although they seem like a healthier alternative than cigarettes, they don't remain without impact on oral health. Because of their accessibility and comfort of use, they are gaining popularity, especially among young adults. The purpose of this review is to show how the abovementioned sources of nicotine influence oral mucosa, teeth, and periodontium.

Keywords: oral health, nicotine pouches, e-cigarette, snus, periodontium

Medical Science, 2026, 30, e121ms3876

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Published: 09 July 2026