On Friday we spent time discussing chewing tobacco. Many professional baseball players and managers use this everyday. You don’t have to go far from our practice to see it. Just watch a Red Sox game and look at manager Terry Francona.
We mentioned on Friday that this week we would spend some time discussing all of the dangers and health risks associated with chewing tobacco, as it seems that sadly many people seem to think that chewing tobacco is safer than smoking since the nicotine and smoke does not enter the lungs. Over the next few days, we will outline the dangers of chewing tobacco for all those needing incentive to overcome this harmful habit.
Chewing tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco cause tooth decay. That’s because chewing tobacco contains high amounts of sugar, which contributes to cavities. Chewing tobacco also contains coarse particles that can irritate your gums and scratch away at the enamel on your teeth, making your teeth more vulnerable to cavities. The sugar and irritants in chewing tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco can cause your gums to pull away from your teeth in the area of your mouth where you place the chew. Over time you can develop gum disease (gingivitis) and possibly tooth loss.
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