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6/6/2008

The Pennsylvania Dental Association is reminding teens and adults about the serious health risks associated with smokeless tobacco. In addition to the risk of developing oral cancer, the use of smokeless tobacco also causes permanent tooth stains, bad breath and sores and painful patches on the lips and gums. Because smokeless tobacco also causes the gums to pull away from the teeth, the exposed roots make teeth more sensitive and prone to decay.