How long should snus be kept in the mouth?

[themusicguy]

I just had a thought. I've been seriously considering quitting snus, mainly because I have noticed apparant gum recession on my top teeth since I have used snus, for about a year.

I am now thinking, that this may have been different, if I had not kept the portions in for so long. I never considered the 2 aspects. I have always kept a portion in over an hour, usually an hour and a half. I know I am not alone in doing this, as the consideration of how long has always been debateable, left to personal preference. I always kept them in that long, because for me, the flavor kept. Those who say they keep them in shorter periods of time, say, usually, that the nic is absorbed, so no reason to keep it. I've always just went by flavor preservation.

But, now I am thinking, the length of time I kept portions in, may have been the main factor of my snus-related gum recession. I know I can't go back in time, but I am thinking if I had kept the portions in for like 15-30 mins, my gums may not be as affected now.

So, this is a gum health, and a nubie topic for consideration. I think it may be better for your gums to keep a portion in 15-30 mins, instead on over an hour at a time.

This is just my new opinion based on my experience, others will have their own.

+1

[Joe234]

I leave a regular portion on for about an hour.

The extra stong ones I sometimes only leave in for 20-30
minutes.

The first week or so I got a bit nauseous from the strong
ones. I definitely did not want a cigarette though.

[deadohsky]

Excluding falling asleep (maybe 4 hours or longer) the longest i have had a snus in is about an hour and a half. Starting to reconsider the length that i leave them in after your post, tom, i never thought about that, but it makes a lot of sense.