{"id":441,"date":"2015-09-14T14:47:55","date_gmt":"2015-09-14T14:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/?p=441"},"modified":"2015-09-14T14:47:55","modified_gmt":"2015-09-14T14:47:55","slug":"fort-worth-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/fort-worth-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Fort Worth Dentist Recommends Giving up Smokeless Tobacco"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Smokeless<\/a>The Fort Worth dentist, Renee Corbitt, DDS, recommends patients give up all forms of tobacco including smokeless varieties in order to achieve and maintain the optimal level of oral health. Many patients choose smokeless tobacco believing it to be a healthier option compared to cigarettes, cigars, and other forms of smoked tobacco. However, smokeless tobacco is just as likely as smoking to cause oral cancer and other dental and physical health concerns. Dr. Corbittt and her Fort Worth<\/a> dental team recommend patients consider giving up all forms of tobacco to achieve superior dental health. Call<\/a> to find out more about the damage caused by smokeless tobacco or to schedule your appointment today.
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Smokeless Tobacco Varieties and Dangers<\/h3>\n

Smokeless tobacco goes by many names, but is found in loose leaf or powdered varieties. Some of the most popular types of loose leaf tobacco are plugs, twists, or pouches of tobacco. Whereas snuff or snus are names for the powdered varieties. Many patients believe switching from cigarettes to smokeless tobacco will help them stay health, but unfortunately, chewing tobacco is still tobacco. Some of the dangers of chewing tobacco include:<\/p>\n