Help available to Quit Spit Tobacco during Through With Chew Week

Through with Chew Week is observed in Montana Feb. 19-23. The Bullhook Dental Clinic is partnering with the North Montana Tobacco-Free Coalition to provide free oral cancer screenings to spit tobacco users during this week. Early detection is a key to successful treatment.

Health risks of spit tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco

The Mayo Clinic concludes that while there is evidence that smokeless tobacco may be less dangerous than cigarettes are, long–term use of chewing tobacco and other smokeless tobacco products can cause serious health problems.

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