Last year there were about 772,800 exclusive non-cigarette tobacco users, compared with 151,200 in 2013, according to a study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research
Smoking can stain your brackets and teeth, increase plaque buildup, slow down tooth movement, and raise the risk of gum diseaseall of which can compromise your orthodontic treatment and prolong the time you need to wear braces
Elsewhere in the world, countries such as the Nordic countries Norway, Finland, Iceland but also Malaysia, Australia, certain US states, etc., are often cited for their high level of compliance with the ban on sales to minors, with over 90% of cases found to be compliant during inspections
High nicotine tends to work best in low-power, mouth-to-lung devices