Smokeless TobaccoSmokeless Tobacco

Types Of Smokeless TobaccoTypes Of Smokeless Tobacco

Chewing TobaccoChewing Tobacco SnuffSnuff SnusSnus

Don’t get Hooked on Smokeless Don’t get Hooked on Smokeless TobaccoTobacco

Stained TeethStained Teeth Gum ProblemsGum Problems Blisters Blisters SoresSores AddictionAddiction Tooth LossTooth Loss Mouth CancersMouth Cancers

Effects of Smokeless TobaccoEffects of Smokeless Tobacco EntryEntry – Smokeless tobacco mixes with saliva. Some is spit – Smokeless tobacco mixes with saliva. Some is spit

out, some is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. The rest out, some is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. The rest goes throught the stomach and the intestines into the goes throught the stomach and the intestines into the bloodstream.bloodstream.

Short term effectsShort term effects – Decreases sense of smell and taste. Dental – Decreases sense of smell and taste. Dental problems. Receding gums. Bad breath. Discolored teeth.problems. Receding gums. Bad breath. Discolored teeth.

Long term effectsLong term effects – the chemicals irritate the tissues of the – the chemicals irritate the tissues of the mouth. White leathery patches called leukoplakia may form mouth. White leathery patches called leukoplakia may form where the tobacco is placed. This can lead to cancer of the where the tobacco is placed. This can lead to cancer of the mouth.mouth.

Fast FactsFast Facts

Substances in Smokeless TobaccoSubstances in Smokeless Tobacco

Nicotine Nicotine Addicting poison Addicting poison Stimulates heart; raises blood pressureStimulates heart; raises blood pressure

Carcinogens Carcinogens Cancer-causing chemicalsCancer-causing chemicals

Oral DiseaseOral Disease

Leukoplakia Leukoplakia White, wrinkled thickening between lip and White, wrinkled thickening between lip and gum gum

Mouth cancer Mouth cancer Abnormal growth, ulceration of lips and tongue Abnormal growth, ulceration of lips and tongue

Gum disease Gum disease Recession and lowering of gum line, tooth Recession and lowering of gum line, tooth staining, staining, decay, abrasion, weardecay, abrasion, wear

LeukoplakiaLeukoplakia