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Will chewing tobacco cause your lip to look like it's uneven while smiling in a picture?
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Possible: if there is a extensive leukoplakia. In 97% potentially precancerous oral lesions (leukoplakia) caused by chewing tobacco. Unfortunately, many people belief that chewing tobacco it is a 'healthier alternative' to smoking cigarettes. It is a fact that long-term smokeless tobacco use is a risk for oral cancer. Take care.
Answered 5/23/2014
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