According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and other forms of tobacco cause oral cancer, gum disease and other oral health problems.
- Consumption of smokeless tobacco is associated with increased risks of oral cancer and can cause white or gray spots inside the mouth.
- Untreated tooth decay is more common in people who smoke cigarettes.
- Diabetes, smoking, a weakened immune system and poor oral hygiene all increase the risk of gum disease.
