Chewing Tobacco

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Chewing Tobacco

Asked for Female, 56 Years

What to do when the doctor is saying that because of chewing tobacco, your teeth need grinding and removal, but I am not feeling any notches in my tooth. Then what to do ?? Should I go for removal of tooth ?? I am 56 years old. And because of less opening of the mouth, it will cause me much pain.

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Accepted Answer

Dr. K.S Thamizhselvi

Dentist for Patients with Special Needs 16 yrs exp Chennai

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Pain is due to restricted mouth opening as well as any of your teeth needs removal means ,this teeth removal procedure and teeth grinding will give you better releif fom pain.Chewing tobacco is a silent killer.Get rid of this habit as early as possible.

Next Steps

Instead of chewing tobacco,eat more antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables.

Health Tips

Have a oral examination every 6months,And Avoid chewing tobacco.

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