Question 1

does chewing nicotine gum help treat mouth infections, like killing bacteria, is there any research on the subject?

Accepted Answer

No: No evidence that it has any beneficial effects other than helping you quit smoking. It can cause cardiac ire\gularities, and the jury is still out as to whether it is carcinogenic,
.

Question 2

can you use expired nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most expiration dates are not all that accurate. It is not like a medicine is fine one day and the next day it suddenly goes bad. If it's just a few months past the expiration date it's probably perfectly fine. If it is way past it may not be quite as potent as it once was but it will not be dangerous. Try it and see.
It will certainly be WAY safer than smoking cigarettes, which are deadly poison!

Question 3

nicotine gum, are there any side effects?

Accepted Answer

A few: the nicotine can cause stomach upset, heartburn and reflux esophagitis, especially in higher doses, and very high doses of nicotine can cause nausea, vomiting and worse, but this rarely, if ever happens with the gum, lozenges or patches. The gum is very thick and hard to chew, and can cause TMJ (jaw) pain, pull out loose fillings and even teeth, so that lozenges are my preferred recommendation.

Question 4

am i immune to nicotine gum if i take too much?

Accepted Answer

No: Likely you develope tolerance.

Question 5

i'm addicted to nicotine gum should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Since it is far better than being dependent on the nicotine in tobacco, which comes with organic agents, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and assorted other poisons.  The gum is not great for your jaw and teeth, and can cause TMJ pain and pull out fillings. I would recommend switching to lozenges, or better yet, go to an equivalent dose patch (14-21 mg) for a week then cut back for 1-2 weeks ; stop.

Question 6

will nicotine gum help you stop dipping snuff?

Accepted Answer

Snuff: Snuff or smokeless tobacco, is placed between lower lips and the gum. Using nicotine gum is worth a try, although you cannot use both. One suggestion is to chew the gum until soft, then place it under the lip where you used to place the snuff. Good luck.

Question 7

does nicorette (nicotine gum) gum cause oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Nicorette (nicotine gum) contains nicotine, which is designed to help you quit smoking. There's no evidence to my knowledge that it causes oral cancer. Good luck with quitting!

Question 8

does use of nicotine gum cause or worsen gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine and gum ? : Nicotine may  worsen gingivitis if present. Nicotine has effects on fibroblasts which help in rebuilding connective tissue.

Question 9

can using nicotine gum deplete calcium from your bones?

Accepted Answer

Not really. :  Nicotine is a harmful substance. Nicotine gum should be used ONLY to get rid of smoking. LONG-TERM USE is not appropriate.  for using it for 2-3 weeks to get rid of smoking,  no problem should happen

Question 10

is it dangerous to smoke , vape & take nicotine gum & lozenges ?

Accepted Answer

Your poor heart: Yes. Of course.  You are putting your poor heart throughout the ringer aren't you?

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