The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the U.S. are chewing tobacco and snuff.
Smokeless tobacco causes serious disease and is not a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes or cigars.
With the current bans on smoking we are trying to prevent an increase in smokeless tobacco and remind people that tobacco use in any form is dangerous.
Smokeless tobacco delivers four times more nicotine than cigarettes.
Smokeless tobacco users are up to 50 more likely to get Oral Cancer than non-users.
Smokeless tobacco contains 28 proven cancer causing agents.
Some of the diseases include oral cancer, gum disease, nicotine addition and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease including a heart attack.
Spit tobacco may also play a role in heart disease and high blood pressure.
Chewing tobacco can cause bad breath, decreased sense of taste, a black hairy tongue, and yellow, stained teeth.
Smokeless tobacco can cause gum disease and recession, which can lead to bone and tooth loss. It wears away enamel on teeth and has been linked to dental cavities.
Smokeless tobacco is a pre-cancerous disease which is characterized by white patches and oral lesions on the checks, gums and/or tongue.
To help in quitting call Utah's Tobacco Quit Line at 1-888-567-TRUTH.