They are also exposed to more than 25 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. The most harmful cancer-causing substances in smokeless tobacco are tobacco-specific nitrosamines TSNAs. TSNA levels vary by product, but the higher the level the greater the cancer risk. Many studies have shown high rates of leukoplakia in the mouth where users place their chew or dip.
Leukoplakia is a gray-white patch in the mouth that can become cancer. The longer a person uses oral tobacco, the more likely they are to have leukoplakia. Stopping tobacco might help clear up the spot, but treatment may be needed if there are signs of early cancer. Tobacco stains teeth and causes bad breath. It can also irritate or destroy gum tissue. Many regular smokeless tobacco users have receding or swollen gums, tooth decay and cavities from the high sugar content in the tobacco , scratching and wearing down abrasion of teeth, and bone loss around the teeth.
The surface of the tooth root may be exposed where gums have shrunken. Note: All information on KidsHealth is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. All rights reserved. Find a Doctor. About Us. Community Programs. California Kids Care. International Services. Video Visits: Telemedicine. Locations Main Campus. Satellite Locations. Emergency Care. Urgent Care. Safe Sleep Practices.
Pay Your Bill. Financial Assistance. Medical Records. About Us Who We Are. Patient Stories. This can help you gradually cut back to quit. Options can include using a nicotine patch or gum. Tell your doctor about other health conditions you have. You can use an oral substitute. Examples include sugarless gum, hard candy, or sunflower seeds. Eating beef jerky may imitate the texture of chew, but has more calories. DO NOT replace smokeless tobacco with smoking, or vice versa.
You should quit using all tobacco products. Many people use smokeless tobacco when they are bored. Choose an activity that takes your mind off of using it. You can go on a walk or call a friend. It can be even harder to quit if you have or had alcohol abuse.
Talk to your doctor and use resources to help you stop. If you slip up on your plan to quit, it is okay. This is normal. Instead, you should recommit and learn from your mistake. Think about what you can do to avoid that situation next time.
Once you reach your quitting goal, congratulate yourself. Celebrate by using some of the money you would have spent on smokeless tobacco to buy yourself a present or do something that you enjoy. Last Updated: November 11, This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone.
Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. You may hear conflicting reports from different sources. International travel can be fun and adventurous. Visit The Symptom Checker. All tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff, contain the following:. Smokers are also at a 10 times higher risk for oral cancer compared to non-smokers.
Smoking is linked to increased risk for more than 12 other types of cancer, too. In addition, cigarette smoking is linked to nearly 1 in 5 deaths in the U. Cigarettes contain more than 60 known cancer-causing agents.
Cigars and pipes are often believed to be a less harmful way to smoke tobacco. However, even when not inhaling, cigar and pipe smokers are at increased risk for cancer of the oral cavity, esophagus, voice box, and lungs. Pipe smokers also are at increased risk for lip cancers in areas where the pipestem rests.
In addition, cigars take longer to burn and contain more tobacco than cigarettes, increasing the amount of secondhand smoke exposure. Spit tobacco, also known as chewing tobacco and snuff, are forms of tobacco that are put between the cheek and gum.
Chewing tobacco can be in the form of leaf tobacco which is packaged in pouches , or plug tobacco which are packaged in "brick" form.
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