HOW TO QUIT SMOKING OR USING CHEWING TOBACCO

Many patients are motivated and want to quit using tobacco. The dental problems related to tobacco use are numerous. Tobacco users are more prone to gum (periodontal0 disease, oral cancer, stained teeth, and have more post operative complications following surgery. Chewing tobacco use can also cause the gum tissue to recede. Unfortunately tobacco addiction is hard to break. There are resources that can help which we have listed for you:

Call the KanQuit help line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)

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