Smokeless Tobacco

Types Of Smokeless Tobacco Chewing Tobacco Snuff Snus

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Effects of Smokeless Tobacco Entry – Smokeless tobacco mixes with saliva. Some is spit out, some is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. The rest goes throught the stomach and the intestines into the bloodstream. Entry – Smokeless tobacco mixes with saliva. Some is spit out, some is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. The rest goes throught the stomach and the intestines into the bloodstream. Short term effects – Decreases sense of smell and taste. Dental problems. Receding gums. Bad breath. Discolored teeth. Short term effects – Decreases sense of smell and taste. Dental problems. Receding gums. Bad breath. Discolored teeth. Long term effects – the chemicals irritate the tissues of the mouth. White leathery patches called leukoplakia may form where the tobacco is placed. This can lead to cancer of the mouth. Long term effects – the chemicals irritate the tissues of the mouth. White leathery patches called leukoplakia may form where the tobacco is placed. This can lead to cancer of the mouth.

Fast Facts Substances in Smokeless Tobacco NicotineAddicting poison Stimulates heart; raises blood pressure CarcinogensCancer-causing chemicals Oral Disease LeukoplakiaWhite, wrinkled thickening between lip and gum Mouth cancerAbnormal growth, ulceration of lips and tongue Gum diseaseRecession and lowering of gum line, tooth staining, decay, abrasion, wear

Leukoplakia