Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Can Harm Your Oral Health

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(HealthDay News) — Chewing tobacco, even though it doesn’t involve smoking, can still threaten your oral health, the American Dental Association warns.

The ADA says at least 28 cancer-causing chemicals are found in smokeless tobacco products. The group says these products pose increased risk of:

  • Cancer of the mouth, lip, tongue and pancreas.
  • Gum disease and irritation of the tissues inside the mouth.
  • Tooth decay from the sugar that’s usually added to these products.
  • Erosion of tooth enamel from grit and sand found in these products.