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Please explain why is it after i dip my gum looks like it is wearing away?
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Because the caustic and carcinogenic chemicals in the tobacco are irritating the tissues where you place it. Oral cancer is a distinct possibility with tobacco use. Consider quitting.
Answered 3/11/2022
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