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… Overview You chew nicotine gum as a way to help yourself quit using tobacco. The gum has nicotine and feels and looks like chewing gum. …
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… No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or …
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… They are available in several forms, such as patches, gum, lozenges, mouth sprays, and … go away after the first week or so. The patch is easy to use, because: You put it on … do not have to avoid certain beverages. The patch is hidden on your body, so no one will …
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Got a craving right now? The cravings for nicotine can be intense for the first few days when you stop smoking, but they will get better with time. Here are some tips on how to cope: Use nicotine …
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… Overview A nicotine inhaler looks like a cigarette. It has a … as with smoking. Do not begin to use an inhaler until you have stopped smoking. Here's how to use a nicotine inhaler. Read the directions. Read and follow …
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… Overview A nicotine patch helps you quit smoking. The … presses against your skin and slowly releases nicotine into your skin. Patches may also give you a constant dose of nicotine for either 16 or 24 hours. The …
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… toothpastes that have been approved by the Canadian Dental Association. Clean between … toothpastes that have been approved by the Canadian Dental Association. Clean between …
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… your mouth produces. What are the symptoms? Healthy gums are pink and firm, fit snugly … of gum disease is very important. It can help prevent permanent gum damage, control … affect anyone, even children. So good dental habits are important throughout your life. …
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… and gums. A gum specialist (periodontist) or oral surgeon often will do the procedure. The … and gums. A gum specialist (periodontist) or oral surgeon often will do the procedure. The …
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… take antibiotics if you: Have certain heart problems that make it dangerous for you to get … take antibiotics if you: Have certain heart problems that make it dangerous for you to get …
