The Benefits of Quitting Spit
Smokeless tobacco cessation reduces the risks associated with its use. These risks include:
1) Exposure to 28 cancer-causing agents, including those that cause cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas;
2) Increased risk of coronary artery disease;
3) Delayed healing of injuries and wounds;
4) Gum recession, resulting in bone loss and decay of exposed tooth roots; and
5) Risk of having leukoplakia, (i.e., lesions of soft tissue that can become cancerous).