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Can chewing tobacco make my canker sore worse?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Chewing tobacco: Tobacco is an irritant to living tissues. Personally I would worry more about the potential of all tobacco products causing oral cancer. You are playing Russian Roulette with your life. Think about it and make wise choices.

Answered 1/4/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is possible: The cause of canker sores is not clear. However, may be aggravated by irritation from chewing tobacco. Make a concrete date in mind when you're quitting chewing tobacco.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2015

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A member asked:

Can chewing tobacco make my canker sore worse?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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