smokeless tobacco a modern trend
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smokeless tobacco a modern trend
As we all know tobacco is a villain.. it can terribly effect the dental and overall health
Likely users of chewing tobacco are teenage boys , But no matter who is using it, chewing tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco can harm oral health.
Children, especially boys, may begin using chewing tobacco as early as in school. Approximately four percent of boys use chewing tobacco and half of them develop pre-cancerous white patches in their mouths.
Many boys begin to use chewing tobacco when they become involved in sports. Researchers believe that young people are influenced by seeing professional players using chewing tobacco at the ballpark or during televised games.
Just because chewing tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco to avoide as cigarettes does not mean they are harmless, especially when it comes to oral health. In fact, male smokers who gave up cigarettes for smokeless tobacco still had higher death rates from lung cancer, heart disease and strokes than men who quit all tobacco or never smoked.
Here are some health dangers of smokeless tobacco :
- Just like cigarettes they contains at least 28 cancer-causing chemicals.
- They can also course cancer to voice box, esophagus, colon and bladder, because they swallow some of the toxins in the juice created by using smokeless tobacco.
- Smokeless tobacco can irritate your gums, causing gum disease.
- Sugar is often added to enhance the flavor of smokeless tobacco, increasing the risk for tooth decay.
- Smokeless tobacco typically contains sand and grit, which can wear down teeth.
If you are a smoker, then you should understand about nicotine addiction disorder this can change your physical, sensory, psychological and behavioural aspects. Speak to your child directly about the risks associated with all tobacco products, including smokeless ones, if you are not able to convince them come and consult our Dr.Thomas K Paulose (Dr.Nechupadam Dental,Marine Drive) in order to get a better idea all about the risk factors of tobacco use and for the better dental treatment. And help them to tell no to this horrible habit..
