Treatments
Oral Cancer Symptoms
Lip and oral cavity cancers are the 16th most common cancers overall, the 11th most common cancers in men and the 18th most common cancers in women. If it’s caught early enough, most people can be treated successfully. Oral cancer includes cancer of the tongue, gums, lips, cheeks and other areas of the mouth. Usually, it’s identified by sores or lumps in the mouth that do not heal. Oral cancer affects more than twice as many men as women and occurs most often in people over the age of 40.
When to See a Dentist:
If in doubt, check it out.
Set up a dental appointment as soon as you can if:
- The pain lasts longer than a day or two
- The pain is severe or starts to become unbearable
- You have a fever, earache or pain when you open your mouth wide
Are You in Pain?
If you’re in suffering and require emergency dental services, call us. We’ll schedule a quick appointment for you to see us.
Symptoms of Oral Cancer
It’s crucial to comprehend the early indications of oral cancer. This frequently manifests as mouth ulcers that refuse to heal. This could be a sore area on the mouth or somewhere else. Your mouth may have a red or white spot. You can find it difficult to swallow or chew, or you might feel a lump in your throat or a swelling in your jaws. Having dentures may cause you some discomfort.
Be mindful of the following possible symptoms:
- Mouth sores that don’t heal
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Pain in your mouth
- Numbness on your tongue
- Swelling of your jaw
If you have any worries, including any of the symptoms listed above, schedule an appointment with your dentist or doctor as soon as possible.
Causes of Oral Cancer
Oral cancer has a few known widespread causes. They may consist of:
- Smoking
- Having a high level of alcohol consumption
- Viral infections such as HPV
- Exposure to the sun
- Eating an impaired diet
Get Prepared
You want solutions and guidance as quickly as possible when you schedule an appointment at SmileOn for a mouth issue. It makes sense that way. It’s helpful to consider what your dentist will need to know in order to properly diagnose and treat you.
Typically, your dentist will ask you about your medical history before performing a comprehensive oral, dental, jaw, tongue, throat, sinus, ear, nose, and neck examination. Depending on what your dentist thinks might be the problem, you might also require an x-ray.
Your dentist will ask you some questions about your teeth and any pain you may have, such as:
- Do you have any pain?
- How severe is the pain?
- Where do you feel the pain?
- Do you have any mouth sores?
- Do you have any areas in your mouth that you’re worried about?
Before to your appointment, consider your responses to these questions. Preparation can hasten the diagnosis.
FAQs
- Brush your teeth twice daily and floss once daily for proper oral hygiene.
- Schedule biannual hygiene appointments with an oral hygienist or oral health therapist.
- Arrange a yearly appointment with your dentist for routine examination and x-rays.