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Can you chew tobacco while you have gum disease?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Gum disease: Not wise, may worsen gum disease, lead to mouth cancer. See your dentist or oral surgeon to get your gum disease treated.
Answered 2/7/2017
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Never: You won't like my answer but it is the truth and should be heeded. Chewing tobacco not only is bad for your gums but is a leading cause of cancer of the mouth which is on the rise!
Answered 12/23/2012
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Chewing tobacco: Chewing tobacco is not good with or without gum disease. The concern is a lot more serious than gum disease. And that's oral cancer.
Answered 12/23/2012
5.4k views
Sure: If you want to get oral cancer. I suggest you quit asap.
Answered 12/9/2013
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