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1 Over time you can develop gum disease, which can be severe enough to destroy the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth (periodontitis) and lead to tooth loss. 2  Heart disease. 3  Some forms of smokeless tobacco increase your heart rate and blood pressure.
But your genes do not make gum disease inevitable. Even people who are highly prone to periodontal disease can prevent or control the disease with good oral care. Smoking and tobacco use â Smoking increases the risk of periodontal disease. The longer you smoke, and the more you smoke, the higher the risk.