Tobacco-Pan Masala Use Linked to Oral Health Risks: Experts Warn

ExtensionAdd as a preferredsource on google Tobacco-pan masala and long-acting drugs are causing less saliva formation. This is increasing infection in the mouth, weakening teeth and gums. With increasing stomach disorders, the risk of cancer is also increasing. Experts gave lectures on the last day of the workshop Endo Resto Conclave organized by the Endodontist Excellence Foundation at a hotel on MG Road. Read Trending Videos The main speaker, Dr. Gopi Krishna from Chennai, said that 60-70 percent of people are getting dental problems. The biggest reason for this is tobacco, pan masala and fast food. 600 ml saliva is being produced daily. The chemical in masala, gutka, tobacco has reduced saliva formation by 30 percent. It is weakening the gum grip, causing teeth to move. Tobacco chemicals stick to teeth and gums, causing infections. The risk of cancer is three times higher in young people.