Loaded with nicotine and stuffed in the mouth, using chewing tobacco is addictive and can lead to serious oral health issues, including: Oral cancer, Tooth decay and cavities, Recession of the gums Gum disease, Mouth lesions and leukoplakia, and Loose teeth
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It establishes a more stringent ban on advertising, and requires bigger and more visible health warnings on cigarette packsall standard stuff these days
2 Unlike e-cigarettes (which have not been approved as a method for quitting smoking), stop smoking products like NRT can help reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms
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