Fewer players will be grandfathered under the current collective bargaining agreement
Long-term users commonly experience: Persistent white or red patches (precancerous signs) Tooth decay and gum recession Reduced taste sensitivity Jaw stiffness and burning sensation Increased risk of oral and throat cancers The good news: within weeks of quitting, the body starts repairing itself inflammation reduces, breath improves, and oral tissues begin recovery
If you have a red spot or sore in your mouth, bring it to your dentist's attention
Tobacco use and risk of myocardial infarction in 52 countries in the INTERHEART study: A case-control study
When to call a professional If you discover a lump or a discolored area in your mouth or on your tongue, see your doctor or dentist as soon as possible
Like cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco, snuff, or moist snuff produces an addiction to nicotine