Ray Lauenstein Smokeless Tobacco is NOT a safe alternative to smoking. Lip, jaw, tongue and throat cancer- oral cancer has been shown to occur several times more frequently among snuff dippers than among non tobacco users, as much as 50 X more among long term users.
Alcoholics say that all the time.
But they find it nearly impossible to quit. Tooth Abrasion- grit and sand in smokeless tobacco products scratches teeth and wears away the hard surface or enamel. Premature loss of tooth enamel can cause added sensitivity and may require corrective treatment. It also can damage the supporting bone structure. The injured gums pull away from the teeth, exposing root surfaces and leaving teeth sensitive to heat and cold.