Stopping smoking helps reduce risk over time
In addition to exposure to nicotine and tobacco byproducts in the breast milk, there is well-defined literature regarding the risks children incur as a result of passive, or secondhand, exposure to smoke, including increased susceptibility to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), development and/or exacerbation of allergic diseases, such as asthma, and more recurrent and chronic respiratory illnesses
And those figures had been trending upwards over the last five or six years, Ivanov noted
They are a relatively new product to the market (within the last 10 years in the United States) and have been the subject of numerous discussions, lawsuits, and political arguments (heres a detailed history, if youre interested)
Mouthwashes with xylitol, in particular, that are intended for dry mouth can be useful
For this reason, chewing nicotine gum does not increase your risk for cavities or gum disease (aside from the inherent risk for gum disease with any nicotine, covered in the first section)