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Tobacco Use and Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s no secret that the use of tobacco products can have a significant impact on your overall health. \u00a0But have you considered the consequences it can have on your dental health?<\/div>\n
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Tobacco use in all forms, including smoking and chewing tobacco, can cause a number of dental health problems ranging from oral cancer (cancer of the lips, tongue, throat and mouth) to tooth loss\u00a0and severe teeth staining. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 90 percent of people with oral cancer have used tobacco in some form. \u00a0Additionally, the risk of oral cancer is six times more likely among people who smoke compared to those who do not smoke. \u00a0The longer a person uses tobacco, the greater the risk.<\/div>\n
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Long-term tobacco use in any form can compromise the health of your teeth and gums. Here are just some of the ways that regular use of tobacco affects oral health:<\/div>\n
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