Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless tobacco. ... Cancers of the oral cavity (mouth, lip, tongue) have been associated with the use of chewing tobacco as well as snuff. More nicotine is absorbed by chewing tobacco use that by smoking a cigarette. Chewing Tobacco use is a risk factor for the development of oral cancers and pre cancers. Other health risks of chewing tobacco include gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss, and possible links to other cancers and cardiovascular disease.