"Smokeless tobacco and cardiovascular risk." Arch Intern Med Sept;164(17):1845-9
Because tar coating your teeth creates a "film" of sorts, bacteria are more likely to settle there and cause tooth decay
Gum tissue can also be irritated and recede or pull away from teeth due to smokeless tobacco use
No more gum irritation from wads of chew sitting in your mouth for hours on end
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