HOW TO PREVENT ORAL CANCER

TAKE CARE OF OUR MOUTH AND TEETH IS IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND PLEASANT SMILE

Oral cancer occurs on the lips (usually the bottom), inside the mouth, in the back of the throat, in the tonsils, or in the salivary glands. It affects men more frequently than women, and it is mainly suffered by people over 40 years of age. Smoking in combination with heavy alcohol intake constitute key risk factors.

Late detection of oral cancer may involve surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, for this reason it is important to visit the dentist because he knows the changes that take place.

WARNING SIGNS

You will not always be able to identify the first warning signs, hence the importance of regular dental and medical check-ups. Your dentist has the training necessary to identify the warning signs of oral cancer. However, in addition to regular check-ups, you should visit your dentist if you notice any of the following abnormalities:

Wounds that do not heal in 10 days.

White, red, brown or black spots that do not come off.

Spontaneous loss of a tooth.

Pain in the tongue.

Difficulty swallowing

WHAT TO DO TO PREVENT ORAL CANCER

Early detection promises successful treatment and active participation by periodically visiting your dentist, who will check your mucous membranes and teach you how to self-examine. Avoid tobacco, excessive alcohol and a diet low in fruits and vegetables.

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