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Smokeless TobaccoSmokeless Tobacco
Types Of Smokeless TobaccoTypes Of Smokeless Tobacco
Chewing TobaccoChewing Tobacco SnuffSnuff SnusSnus
Don’t get Hooked on Smokeless Don’t get Hooked on Smokeless TobaccoTobacco
Stained TeethStained Teeth Gum ProblemsGum Problems Blisters Blisters SoresSores AddictionAddiction Tooth LossTooth Loss Mouth CancersMouth Cancers
Effects of Smokeless TobaccoEffects of Smokeless Tobacco EntryEntry – Smokeless tobacco mixes with saliva. Some is spit – Smokeless tobacco mixes with saliva. Some is spit
out, some is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. The rest out, some is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. The rest goes throught the stomach and the intestines into the goes throught the stomach and the intestines into the bloodstream.bloodstream.
Short term effectsShort term effects – Decreases sense of smell and taste. Dental – Decreases sense of smell and taste. Dental problems. Receding gums. Bad breath. Discolored teeth.problems. Receding gums. Bad breath. Discolored teeth.
Long term effectsLong term effects – the chemicals irritate the tissues of the – the chemicals irritate the tissues of the mouth. White leathery patches called leukoplakia may form mouth. White leathery patches called leukoplakia may form where the tobacco is placed. This can lead to cancer of the where the tobacco is placed. This can lead to cancer of the mouth.mouth.
Fast FactsFast Facts
Substances in Smokeless TobaccoSubstances in Smokeless Tobacco
Nicotine Nicotine Addicting poison Addicting poison Stimulates heart; raises blood pressureStimulates heart; raises blood pressure
Carcinogens Carcinogens Cancer-causing chemicalsCancer-causing chemicals
Oral DiseaseOral Disease
Leukoplakia Leukoplakia White, wrinkled thickening between lip and White, wrinkled thickening between lip and gum gum
Mouth cancer Mouth cancer Abnormal growth, ulceration of lips and tongue Abnormal growth, ulceration of lips and tongue
Gum disease Gum disease Recession and lowering of gum line, tooth Recession and lowering of gum line, tooth staining, staining, decay, abrasion, weardecay, abrasion, wear
LeukoplakiaLeukoplakia