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A member asked:
Could i get cancer or rotted teeth from chewing tobacco?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Cancer easily: Chewing tobacco contains known carcinogens. The odds that you will get oral cancer if you chew are much higher than if you do not. Chewing tobacco by itself will not significantly increase your rate of tooth decay.
Answered 8/23/2013
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Cancer & Gum disease: Cancer from "chew" occurs quite frequently and periodontal breakdown (severe gum and bone loss along with rancid breath) also frequently occurs where you keep your chew. Try to get help stopping this horrible habit.
Answered 9/16/2013
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