tobacco chewing results in Smoking & Oral Health: Chestnut Dental's Guide Five Life-Changing Things to Know

Telltale signs you may notice immediately include: Stained teeth, from frequent contact with tobacco juice Periodontitis, as prolonged exposure to tobacco can irritate the gums Bad breath, when tobacco particles mix with your saliva and other food particles New cavities, due to the sugar often used to sweeten tobacco products Tooth sensitivity, enamel erosion and a decrease in your sense of taste and smell are other possible side effects

He played youth baseball for the competitive traveling Chatham Diamond Kings, then at Chatham Glenwood High School

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The ballplayer's death can help "bring attention to the topic," Westmaas says