It's Official: I Have Leukoplakia

[Jimbob_Rebel]

Yeah, I think the best bet is to keep on switching positions especially with dip.

Annd brush your teeth after using los or chew/dip.

Don't use mouth wash I've heard it causes oral cancer.

If I brushed my teeth after every dip I'd have worn them down to the gum line by now, I do think it's important to rinse after dipping, I use water.

[c.nash]

Yeah - that's another thing - los seems to be more of an irritant.

White portions are the worst for me.

[justintempler]

I don't automatically trust the medical "experts" either, snus of yesterday was made with potash, and fire cured tobaccos.

[GENERAL BILLY]

If I had the ability to function and make a living without the focus and calm Nicotine gave me I would. As it stands I will use it until they pry the jaw off of my head.

[GENERAL BILLY]

If I had the ability to function and make a living without the focus and calm Nicotine gave me I would. As it stands I will use it until they pry the jaw off of my head.

This seems a little extreme. This guy may have a drinking problem.

[precious007]

@ GENERAL BILLY

Is it just me or you're answering your own posts, lol.

[MedSnus]

well this isn't surprising revelation.

I think 1-3 portions a day won't hurt, though. everything in moderation, right?

I also like the idea of moving around where you pack it in your mouth....

EDIT-

I also want to add, that at the hospital where I spend some time, many residents dip, since it's an easier way to stay focused on long shifts. And many older doctors take smoking breaks.

My point? Many people do many "unhealthy" habits, even those who normally are role models for health (to an extent). Snus is pretty benign as far as bad habits go, I believe.

[snusjus]

Update:

After reluctantly taking my dentist's advice, I have switched sides. I have never put snus in my upper right lip before, so I was in a for a big surprise. At first, it burned (in a good way). More importantly, I felt a jolt of nicotine that I haven't felt in years. Perhaps my dentist gave me good advice! Anyway, I hypothesize the "healthy" gum tissue on my right side is more efficient at absorbing nicotine, since the surface contains more moisture compared to the patchy and white gum tissue on my left side.

[LaZeR]

I was at the dentist today for a routine cleaning and my dentist asked if I chewed tobacco. I said yes, and he gave me a dirty look. He then went on to say I have leukoplakia, and it might turn into cancer someday. I went on to tell him that snus doesn't cause oral cancer, and he said it was complete BS. As well, he said the fiber glass in tobacco is what degrades gum tissue. Hahaha.

As with the leukoplakia diagnosis, I'm not too worried. Studies have shown that cancer resulting from leukoplakia in snus users DOES NOT turn into cancer.

Sorry to hear of your misfortune and hope it heals up. I paying some special attention to the bolded. I don't think he understands that they don't put fiberglass in snus, just dip.

[precious007]

I don't think he understands that they don't put fiberglass in snus, just dip.

There's no fiber glass in dip either.

Wow, some guys are so naive to think there's fiberglass in the tobacco. That would cut your mouth to death people. lol

[LaZeR]

There's no fiber glass in dip either.

Wow, some guys are so naive to think there's fiberglass in the tobacco. That would cut your mouth to death people. lol

Did you ever see all the 'sparklies' in a tin of copenhagen? That's not fairy dust, folks.

[precious007]

@Lazer let's be honest for a minute...

That would ban every single can of dip and snus out there...

I have seen those shiny bits in most cans of snus as well.

Come on..

The next time you open a tin of dip and see a shiny bit in it, please go and find a laboratory for some testing.

It's not glass, imagine what glass would do to your throat.

By the way have you had glass on your skin ever? It ****ing kills you, you will scratch yourself for days and doesn't go off with water. Imagine what would be in your mouth. lol

[LaZeR]

@Lazer let's be honest for a minute...

That would ban every single can of dip and snus out there...

I have seen those shiny bits in most cans of snus as well.

Come on..

The next time you open a tin of dip and see a shiny bit in it, please go and find a laboratory for some testing.

It's not glass, imagine what glass would do to your throat.

By the way have you had glass on your skin ever? It ****ing kills you, you will scratch yourself for days and doesn't go off with water. Imagine what would be in your mouth. lol

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...0184848AATcwZN

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[precious007]

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...0184848AATcwZN

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That's not a credible source - Yahoo Answers - There's mostly kids playing around on Yahoo answers...

Here's a more solid source from - http://www.wikipedia.com

Additives

There are few reports confirming exactly what additives are in smokeless tobacco, and it is very likely that brands vary in what and how much of each additive they use. There is a widespread urban myth that fiberglass is added which is incorrect, resulting in higher and faster nicotine absorption, but at least in the case of snus, the appearance of glass-like particles may be due to the formation of salt crystals.[10]

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[tom502]

I thought it was asbestos.