Myth That Snuff Users Today Have Fewer Dental Caries

It is a myth that snus (Swedish snuff) users today have fewer caries. On the contrary, some types of nicotine-free snus contain both carbohydrates and starch that increase the risk of cavities. Those are the findings of a thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. A common notion is that people who use nicotine-containing snus have fewer cavities…

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