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Why does smokeless tobacco cause gum recession?

April 26, 2017cause Gum Health Other - Health recession smokeless tobacco

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Why does smokeless tobacco cause gum recession?

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Tobacco is a vasoconstrictor. In other words, it narrows blood vessels and therefore decreases blood flow. Healthy tissue needs a good blood supply. Without adequate circulation, tissue starts to be affected. This is also the reason smokers have more wrinkled skin.