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Chance of o cancer after quitting tobac
I was addicted to smokeless tobacco from last 20yrs. Now I have quit. Not eating any tobacco. Is there any chance of oral cancer even after quitting tobacco? I am eating Nicotex gum 2 piece daily from one week. Will it cause any problems? Pls help & ans.
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20 years of tobacco wouldve caused a lot of changes in your mucosa. Nothing new would develop if you have stopped. Chances are low but if you have changes already, it is better to show a dentist to allay yourfears.
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