Lena Hellqvist, a doctoral student at the
academy and a member of staff at Karlstad University, studied oral
health among snus users for her thesis. Snus (Swedish snuff) users do not have less dental decay, on the contrary, some types of nicotine-free snus contain
both carbohydrates and starch that increase the risk of cavities.
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Thesis
Normal Swedish snus containing nicotine is alkaline and raises oral pH levels, which could have a beneficial effect against acid attacks. However, there was no confirmation of this hypothesis during the Hellqvist study. Alternatively, snus users do not have more caries, which may be partially explained by the general improvement in oral health in Sweden and daily use of fluoride toothpastes. The thesis points out that nicotine-free snus can contain up to 26% starch and 6.5% carbohydrates.
The thesis also showed that while tobacco use generally has fallen over the past 20 years, the number of snus users has increased in the same period, and that tobacco use is more common among single men than among men with a partner. There is no difference, however, when it comes to level of education or income.
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Abstract
Thesis
Normal Swedish snus containing nicotine is alkaline and raises oral pH levels, which could have a beneficial effect against acid attacks. However, there was no confirmation of this hypothesis during the Hellqvist study. Alternatively, snus users do not have more caries, which may be partially explained by the general improvement in oral health in Sweden and daily use of fluoride toothpastes. The thesis points out that nicotine-free snus can contain up to 26% starch and 6.5% carbohydrates.
The thesis also showed that while tobacco use generally has fallen over the past 20 years, the number of snus users has increased in the same period, and that tobacco use is more common among single men than among men with a partner. There is no difference, however, when it comes to level of education or income.
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