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Can there be some way to further prevent gum disease while using smokeless tobacco?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Chewing tobacco is one of the worst things you can do for your oral tissues. If you have gum disease you are already suffering from a bacterial infection. Adding chewing tobacco on top of that is only going to make unhealthy tissues worse. Also you are greatly increasing the chances of oral cancer.
Answered 10/2/2015
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No, smokeless: Tobacco is one cause of gum disease if placed in the same place over a period of time.
Answered 1/12/2014
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No: Smokeless tobacco is one of the main reasons for gingivitis and further gum problems. Stop using it..
Answered 4/9/2016
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