The hidden dangers of smokeless tobacco.
Tobacco has long been recognized as a health threat, but most people only consider the dangers of cigarettes. Smokeless tobacco, which includes dip, snuff, chewing tobacco and snus—is just as carcinogenic as cigarettes and poses major threats to your oral health.
Smokeless tobacco products have been linked to many oral health conditions including periodontal disease, halitosis, tooth discoloration, oral lesions, tooth decay, sensitivity, enamel erosion, tooth loss and mouth cancer. Not only can using smokeless tobacco damage your appearance, but it may lead to serious health complications.