Snus induced cavities?

[themusicguy]

Hello all

I'm a fairly new snuser (about a month or two) and I mainly use General Wintergreen, about 5-6 portions per day.

Within the past week, I have noticed some random pain in my top teeth, near the area where I snus. While I alternate left and right sides, it seems most prominent on the right. It seems to be fine earlier in the day, but when I eat sugary foods, it hurts pretty badly.

Now, I know what you're thinking. That's just the typical symptom of a cavity, right? I figure it's a possibility. But can cavities be snus induced?

Just figured I'd ask the vetrans. Thanks guys!

[Guest]

Hi Themusicguy,

I've been snusing for about 4 years now and have never had a cavity during this time.

Actually I'm sure I've heard that using snus generally protects from cavities because of the raised pH in your mouth through it's use.

Maybe if you do have a cavity it's not related to snus usage. Anyhow best to go visit your dentist and get it checked out. Better a filling than an extraction.


~Pris

[Jwalker]

Brush Your teeth more and not hard. I get pain in a gum while I use General wg occasionally, maybe use other snus. You should also probably see a dentist, and if you don't already get your teeth cleaned two or three times a year.

[themusicguy]

I'll probably just wait and see if it could just be a temporary thing. If it gets worse, I'll get it checked out.

[tom502]

Teeth suck.

[truthwolf1]

Smoke dries your mouth out where snus should get your mouth back to order.
My teeth have been the best they have been in years.

[LaZeR]

My teeth are fine to. I soak them in ever-dent every night.

[c.nash]

My teeth are fine to. I soak them in ever-dent every night.

Old Fart.

I didn't have a cavity for the first 21 years of my life, then I got 2 at once, but since I've starting snusing I haven't had any problems that I know of.

[snusjus]

There is no evidence that correlates snus use and cavities. The only snus that causes cavities are nicotine-free brands that use corn starch. I would recommend switching to a non-mint flavor, since they don't cause a burning sensation in the gums.

[tom502]

I guess at 43, comparitively, my teeth/mouth isn't too bad. I've known way younger people that have a mouth of horror. I should have had braces as a child though, I had negligent parents. I do have gum concerns, and oral tobacco use does bother me sometimes, probably the main reason I'll quit someday. I do think past smoking, high blood sugar, and being 43, also has an impact on it all. Dam these human bodies. I almost look forward to my future Grey rebirth.