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Docs can you explain, is it safe to chew tobacco with a missing tooth?
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Sorry, but it is: Never safe to use chewing tobacco.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Chewing tobacco: Chewing tobacco is not safe at all missing tooth or not. It can cause many oral problems that range from inflammation, to gum disease to oral cancer. Step away from the chewing tobacco, please.
Answered 12/27/2013
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