Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless tobacco is a dangerous addiction that more and more children are taking up. The use of snuff and chewing tobacco carries multiple dangers, including a greatly increased risk of oral cancer and heart disease. As little as three to four months of smokeless tobacco use can cause periodontal disease and produce predaceous lesions called leukolakias. Abrasives and sugars in smokeless tobaccos also lead to greater tooth abrasion and decay.

Tobacco in any form can jeopardize your child’s health and cause incurable damage. Teach your child about the dangers of tobacco. Watch for unusual lesions that might appear on his or her lip, inside cheek or gum. Don’t let a dangerous habit start.

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