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Epidemiological evidence This consists of data collected about people's smoking habits and their health
Withdrawals Occur within two to three hours after the last tobacco use and will peak at around two to three days Long Term Effects Addition to Nicotine Receding of gums Sensitive teeth Tooth decay Sores, patches, and lumps in mouth Bad breath, bas taste in mouth Excess saliva production, drooling Stained Teeth Psychology Effects Anxiety Tension Restlessness Frustration Impatience Difficult of concentrating Drowsiness Headaches Irritability Depression Treatments Treatment that can be done to resolve chewing tobacco are the same as smoking due to the user is trying to treat the Nicotine addition Supplements like such help the addiction of chewing go away Gum Inhalers Lozenges nasal spray Skin patches Health Risk that can occur in the Mouth Chewing tobacco consist of over 2,000 highly dangerous chemicals Scientist have proven 28 of them are cancers causing and increase other medical problems Causes throat or mouth cancer Enters the blood system causing bacteria to build up and infect the skin or gum causing swelling and variations of tumors Causes your lips and gums to crack Leaving them to bleed and causing infection in the mouth and a great amount of pain
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So if you are a smoker or know someone who is, keep reading to learn more about this often-overlooked side effect of smoking and how you can protect yourself from its harmful effects
