Adjunctive Techniques for Oral Cancer Examination and Lesion Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Smokeless Tobacco Products, Including Dip, Snuff, Snus, and Chewing Tobacco
The underlying mechanisms are complex, involving direct and indirect toxic effects, immunologic dysregulation, and oncogenic pathways, primarily driven by oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, and the presence of numerous carcinogens in tobacco smoke
It weakens the immune system, and it becomes harder to fight off infections and diseases
Propylene glycol (PG), for instance, could draw moisture from the mouth and throat, which leads to dry sensations