Snus and Oral Hygiene, Gingivitis, Toothpaste, etc

[russki]

This is all great news and comforting haha. I was more paranoid with my teeth falling out with this than lung cancer with smoking. Stupid I know, but having dental work done is number one on my fear chart. I've had some fillings, no big deal, I mean the real dental work.

I take care of my gums, that's for sure. Floss, mouthwash, brush with a special fluoride toothpaste all twice a day. I have some minor gingivitis but that is improving ever since I stopped smoking, and so far snus doesn't seem to prevent my gums from becoming normal again.

I say drinking soda is FAR worse for your teeth than snus then. Good thing I gave up soda The only sugary drink I have is my morning coffee. Normally 1 or 2 mugs. The rest of the day it's strictly milk, (sometimes chocolate milk), water, flavored water with no added sugar, and orange juice.

The best decision I've made in a while besides giving up smoking is giving up soda. I used to drink about 6 cans a day, that's how I got 7 cavities. Had those filled and never looked back at that shit AKA soda.

I'm on the same boat... I was worried about my teeth and gums when switching to snus as well... even though I knew smoking was much worse. I've only been snusing about 4-5 months now, but I have definitely seen major improvement with my teeth, and most notably my gums. I was told I had the beginning signs of gingivitis a few years back when I was still smoking, and it was noticeable upon inspection of my gums. Since I have been snusing, my gums look and feel much better, and my teeth are getting whiter. In particular, my gums no longer bleed on occasion, they feel and look stronger, and the don't look nearly as bad as they did when I smoked.

I snus pretty much all day, going through anywhere from 6-9 portions a day (including prillas), leaving portions/prillas in anywhere from 1-2 hours at a time. I brush regularly twice a day, floss once before bed and use mouthwash. I have only seen my teeth and gums get better everyday.

I do, however, fear going to the dentist as well. I plan on making my first visit with them in a few weeks or so, previously having not gone for about 2-3 years. I have nice teeth, although I am expecting to need a deep cleaning, or some other procedures done (I'm one of those prepare for the worst AND expect the worst kind of guys). Either way, I am actually kind of excited about getting my oral hygiene back on track. When I smoked, that was the last thing on my mind...

[charmando]

My dentist noticed that my mucous membranes on the lip were irritated. I didn't feel like explaining swedish snus so i just made up some excuse about using too much peroxide. My gums don't look so bad my teeth definitely aren't getting any whiter. Then again I snus mostly thunder pouches which seem to produce alot of dark juice and often fall asleep with a snus in. What are you guys snusing though? Long portions are better for gums as they don't rub up on the gum line or fold ur portion in half.

[russki]

My dentist noticed that my mucous membranes on the lip were irritated. I didn't feel like explaining swedish snus so i just made up some excuse about using too much peroxide. My gums don't look so bad my teeth definitely aren't getting any whiter. Then again I snus mostly thunder pouches which seem to produce alot of dark juice and often fall asleep with a snus in. What are you guys snusing though? Long portions are better for gums as they don't rub up on the gum line or fold ur portion in half.

I found the same thing with Thunder, the juice seems to be much darker and almost of some off consistency I have never had with other snus, I don't think it is the consistency but I'm not sure how to describe it... Particularly with the portions ( I've only had this problem with Thunder Long + Strong frosted, have only tried a handful of their portion products), haven't noticed it with the los. I wonder if anyone else has noticed something similar? Also wonder if it has to do with the fact that there is more bacteria in Thunder as opposed to say SM products.

I use a large variety of different snus on any given day, usually have 8-10 cans open in the fridge. Mostly use long portions at work, occasional WP, and usually los or OP at home.

[Kstolen23]

Is it me or is Snus some kind of super drug that has more pros than cons. . . ?

[jdman321]

I'm still somewhat new to snus and it all seems too good to be true, but I'll take snus over smoking ANY DAY. I'm glad I stopped smoking, even if it was for another way of getting nicotine. Smoking is bad for your teeth, and your lungs. So far snus seems to have a slight risk of gum recession in some users, while pancreatic cancer risks only jumps to 8/100,000 instead of 4...I can live with that risk.

And yeah I didn't go to the dentist for about 5-6 years, because I hate it..but I figured I HAD to go and finally did earlier this month. 7 cavities, all of which were between teeth. I didn't floss I'll admit, but I make damn sure I do now. Between 2 weeks ago and now (after deep cleaning and continued better oral hygiene) my gums are A LOT better, no pain whatsoever. I do have to get a root canal however, but that's because my very back tooth basically broke in half while I was eating about a month ago. Their special mouthwash and toothpaste were a godsend.

And at least the Navy can fix my teeth right up!

[heders]

Snus is actually good for your teeth since it has a high PH (basic). Damages come when the mouths environment is acidic (low in PH). Snus may however discolor your teeth, but as for the health of the teeth, there is no real danger with snus use.

[lxskllr]

I say drinking soda is FAR worse for your teeth than snus then. Good thing I gave up soda The only sugary drink I have is my morning coffee. Normally 1 or 2 mugs. The rest of the day it's strictly milk, (sometimes chocolate milk), water, flavored water with no added sugar, and orange juice.

The best decision I've made in a while besides giving up smoking is giving up soda. I used to drink about 6 cans a day, that's how I got 7 cavities. Had those filled and never looked back at that shit AKA soda.

Milk and orange juice aren't so great for your teeth. Orange juice especially has a sugar content that rivals soda. Give unsweetened tea a try. It can take a bit of time to get used to after drinking sugary drinks, but like snus, the subtle flavors grow on you, and become more distinct over time. I mix green, black, and oolong with flavored herb teas from Celestial Seasonings, and other companies. That changes things up, and keeps it interesting. My favorite is probably straight Earl Grey. If you have a BigLots near you, they often get tea at very good prices. It takes 4 teabags to make 2L with my brewing method. Very economical.

I also like seltzer water. I drink Gerolsteiner plain water and various flavored water, never with sweetener of any kind. Store brands of flavored water are very good, and quite cheap.

For the OP, my mouth has been much better since starting snus. I got a little bit of recession right away, but it's been stable for over a year now. Hell, that might have just been me getting old :^D

[tom502]

I have mouth concerns, but my mouth issues existed before I did snus. I think it's blood sugar, and hard brushing. I have switched to soft brushing, though I haven't been able to control my diet as I'd prefer to, which has resulted in some gum recession. Plus I'm 43, and smoked maybe 20 years.

[Snus Girl]

Heard you could even get whitening snus before... anyone knows if that is true? Find that kinda funny

[russki]

I'm still somewhat new to snus and it all seems too good to be true, but I'll take snus over smoking ANY DAY. I'm glad I stopped smoking, even if it was for another way of getting nicotine. Smoking is bad for your teeth, and your lungs. So far snus seems to have a slight risk of gum recession in some users, while pancreatic cancer risks only jumps to 8/100,000 instead of 4...I can live with that risk.

And yeah I didn't go to the dentist for about 5-6 years, because I hate it..but I figured I HAD to go and finally did earlier this month. 7 cavities, all of which were between teeth. I didn't floss I'll admit, but I make damn sure I do now. Between 2 weeks ago and now (after deep cleaning and continued better oral hygiene) my gums are A LOT better, no pain whatsoever. I do have to get a root canal however, but that's because my very back tooth basically broke in half while I was eating about a month ago. Their special mouthwash and toothpaste were a godsend.

And at least the Navy can fix my teeth right up!

Did you just get a regular cleaning, or did you actually have the deep cleaning procedure done, as in anesthetic and cleaning below the gum line in the pockets of each tooth? I'm curious how it went if you did... Not sure if i'll need that or not, but I will probably get everything I need done taken care of since I am still on my parents healthcare for a few more years.

[enojy]

A cool tidbit about snus and teeth: I've never had braces, and my canines grew in a way that caused them to slightly overlap my incisors (front-most teeth.) Having a portion in place directly above the canine on one side acted as a gentle brace, and has straightened my canines back into place!

[internope]

Northerner Purified used to claim some whitening effects on the can when it was called "Oomph".

It doesn't stain. I don't know if I believe that it whitens though... I didn't for me in any noticeable way. But, then again... I'm not sure I expect my snus to whiten my teeth.

I think those claims are due to the use of Xylitol sweetener. My can of Boost here reads "Keeps Breath and Teeth always fresh". The Xylitol chewing gums make similar claims.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol#Dental_care

For some reason General Wintergreen seems to make my teeth hurt sometimes, but I haven't noticed any increased sensitivity from other snus. I suspect that as long as you brush and floss well and don't let stray bits of los stay between your teeth trapping other stuff that there is little harm.

[precious007]

Heard you could even get whitening snus before... anyone knows if that is true? Find that kinda funny

that would be intersting, a snus with whitening properties :^)

My dentist told me that snus can deteriorate the teeth badly in time... even worse than cigarettes.

And I already got like 6 teeth missing because of smoking :^)

I think a proper hygiene would have saved my teeth though.... brushing 2 - 3 times a day.... not drinking alcohol (alcohol also affects the teeth) ... and eating properly.

A lack in the diet can affect the teeth, I used to go days without eating properly but smoking and drinking coffee

[jdman321]

I got both the deep cleaning below the gum line and the polishing, regular cleaning done. The first time they cleaned it doing the deep cleaning, hurt VERY badly and my gums were in so much pain, I had to jerk my head back a few times.

The next week they did the same thing to see if the pain was gone, and I honestly couldn't even tell she was poking around at my gums. Felt SO much better, well worth all the stress!

[nicodude]

I refuse to go to the dentist anymore. I used to go, but then found out that the place I was going to had an incident where they told a friend of mine he had two cavities that needed filling, and when he went to another place that does sedation dental work, they told him he didn't have any cavities. They were just trying to get money out of him.

Besides, I don't pay much attention to it, I mean I brush twice a day, and use rinse but thats about it. My mouth is alot healthier since I stopped chewing, so thats good enough for me.