Smokeless Not Harmless

Up to a certain point, if you quit, your body can heal itself . . .
A recent study shows that use of snuff and chewing tobacco by adolescent boys in this country has surged over the past few years. According to a report from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, there has been a 30 percent increase in the rate of smokeless tobacco use among boys aged 12-17 years over a recent five-year period. This finding is worrying on at least two important fronts: First, smokeless tobacco is as addictive as cigarettes and does not assist in weaning oneself from smoking. Second, using smokeless tobacco products increases the risk of oral cancer. Because dentists are usually the first to see signs of oral cancer, they have a stake in preventing it.

Up to a certain point, if you quit, your body can heal itself...but the longer you use spit tobacco, the bigger your risk of getting cancer. Don't let it be too late! Chewing tobacco and snuff can cause mouth and throat cancer. At the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry, we will be happy to discuss any dental concerns you may have. Any time you have a question, please don’t hesitate to ask. Good dentistry is more than excellent clinical skills and state-of-the-art equipment. We feel that mutual trust is also a factor in the success of your treatment. Our entire staff believes that open communication can help build this trust.

Did you know?
Chewing tobacco and snuff contain 28 cancer-causing agents.

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