Nicotine Toothpicks 101: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re looking to cut back on vaping or quit smoking and you want to give your lungs a rest, a nicotine toothpick could be just what you’ve been looking for. Here’s everything you need to know…
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An Alternative To Nicotine Pouches That DON’T Taste Like Ass
Gum sucks. Patches make me sleep walk and feel nauseous. I like nicotine pouches but they’re expensive and ride my gums too hard. I’ve been a heavy vaper for years, and while vaping helped me kick a 15-year smoking habit, I eventually hit a point (two young kids, turned 41) where I just wanted to…
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What is NicPix? Meet The UK’s Most Popular Nicotine Toothpick
NicPix is a nicotine-infused toothpick designed to deliver nicotine through your gums and cheeks without the need for vaping, smoking, or pouches. Each toothpick contains around 10mg of nicotine and comes in a variety of sweet, bar-salt-style flavors like Blueberry Sour Raspberry (my personal favourite). They’re discreet, portable, and ideal for use in places where…
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Best NicPix Flavours: My Absolute Go-To Favourites…
NicPix nicotine toothpicks come in a range of awesome flavours. The profiles used were designed to mimic the kind of big and bold flavours you get with popular disposable vapes. I’ve steadily worked my way through the entire NicPix range in the last 12 months and my absolute favourite is Blueberry Sour Raspberry. It’s fresh,…
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How To Use Nicotine Toothpicks: Proper Technique & Beginner Tips
Nicotine toothpicks are a legit alternative to vaping, smoking, or chewing tobacco. But, like anything that delivers nicotine, there’s a method to the madness. And these things work too; I used NicPix to cut down my week-day vaping by almost 90%, and I’m something of a chain vaper. My go-to flavor? Simple: Blueberry Sour Raspberry;…
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Do Nicotine Toothpicks Work? A Chain-Vaper’s Verdict…
If something has nicotine in it, it’ll kick your cravings into check. The difference that matters is the medium. Vapes are great because they feel similar to smoking and taste great. Gum on the other hand tastes like ass. I’ve dabbled – and continue to dabble – with nicotine patches; they work great, they’re relatively affordable but they…
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The Best Nicotine Toothpicks To Buy In The UK Right Now
TL;DR: What’s The Best Nicotine Toothpick To Buy Right Now? There aren’t too many nicotine toothpick brands around right now. We tested all the main ones, and NicPix was the clear winner for a range of reasons. Here’s why we reckon NicPix is the best overall option: Nicotine toothpicks are pretty new in the UK…
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Nicotine Pouches vs Nicotine Toothpicks: My 6-Month Experience With Both
I used vaping to stop smoking. It worked. But now I want to cut down (and, ideally, stop vaping). I hate 0mg vape juice; it’s just the most depressing thing in the world. So, I opted to try two newish NRTs for the UK market: nicotine pouches and nicotine toothpicks. For the past 6 months,…
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How a Simple Toothpick Helped Me Cut Vaping by 90%
NRTs (nicotine replacement therapies) are a billion dollar industry. From patches to inhalers to injections, there’s a million and one ways to get nicotine into your system with a view to breaking your addiction to it. I smoked for 15 years, then I switched to vaping. I’m now 41 years old, so I figured maybe…
Nicotine Toothpicks FAQs
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What Are Nicotine Toothpicks & How Do They Work?
Nicotine toothpicks — like NicPix — are exactly what they sound like: wooden toothpicks soaked in a nicotine solution. You pop one in your mouth, gently suck or chew it, and the nicotine gets absorbed through the lining of your mouth. No smoke, no vapor, no fuss.
They’re perfect for those times when lighting up or vaping isn’t an option — like in the office, on a plane, or stuck in a meeting pretending to care.
Are Nicotine Toothpicks Safe?
They’re definitely safer than lighting up a cigarette or puffing on a vape, but let’s keep it real — nicotine is still nicotine.
That means:
- Risk of addiction is still there.
- Kids might get curious, especially with flavored options.
Bottom line? They’re a solid alternative, but not completely risk-free. Only use them if you’re already addicted to nicotine, otherwise stay well clear. Nicotine addiction is no joke!
Are Nicotine Toothpicks Better Than Vaping?
Nicotine picks are generally used to cut down on vaping or quit smoking; they’re more tactile than gum and patches, they taste better, but your lungs are not affected by it.
Like pouches, they’re a tool for reducing and getting off vaping. They’re great for kicking your physical habit into check (the actual process of vaping) but some users might prefer a vape if they’re coming straight from smoking.
Let’s break it down:
| Feature | Nicotine Toothpicks | Vaping |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine Delivery | Slower, via your gums | Fast, via your lungs |
| Discreetness | Super discreet | Less so (hello, vape clouds) |
| Oral Health Impact | Possible gum irritation | Possible throat/mouth irritation |
| Convenience | Use literally anywhere | Restricted in a lot of public places |
| Inhalation Risk | None | Exists (you’re breathing stuff in) |
In short: if you want something stealthy and portable, toothpicks are a win. But if you’re looking for fast delivery and clouds, check out pod vapes.
Do They Actually Work?
Yes — especially for people looking to quit smoking or cut back on vaping. I have a full post on how nicotine toothpicks helped me cut my vaping down by as much as 90%.
They satisfy the physical habit (something to do with your hands/mouth) while giving you that slow, steady nicotine hit.
They’re also great for people trying to taper off gradually.
Check out our favorite flavors right here:
👉 Best NicPix Flavors
Shop The Best NicPix Flavours
If you’re looking to quit vaping or smoking, and you want to ditch the physical habit completely, nicotine toothpicks like NicPix are super-handy for managing your transition…
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NicPix Lemon & Lime Toothpicks (10mg)
Trying to quit smoking or cut back on vaping but still want your hit of nicotine without lighting up or puffing clouds in public? NicPix Lemon & Lime Toothpicks might just be your new secret weapon.
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NicPix Blueberry Sour Raspberry
Each pick is loaded with 10mg of nicotine and soaked in a juicy combo of sweet blueberry and sharp, sour raspberry. The end result? A punchy, fruity little hit that chills your cravings hard without a vape, a lighter, or anyone giving you side-eye on the bus.
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NicPix Sour Pineapple
NicPix are nicotine-infused toothpicks. No buttons. No pods. No weird looks from strangers. You just stick one in your mouth and let it do its thing.
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NicPix Grape & Raspberry
These bad boys are loaded with 10mg of nicotine per pick and hit your taste buds with a sweet, juicy combo of grape and raspberry. It’s like chewing on a fruit candy with purpose.
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NicPix Blueberry Kiwi
These little sticks are basically nicotine cheats—each one hits with 10mg of nicotine, wrapped up in a bright, juicy blend of blueberry and kiwi.
