Cancer of the floor of the mouth occurs when cells under your tongue become abnormal and start to grow out of control. This usually starts in very thin, flat cells that line the surface of your mouth (squamous cells). Cancer cells can spread and form a mass of cells called a tumor. The cancer may spread deeper into the floor of the mouth, or it may spread to other areas of the body (metastasize).
RISK FACTORS
The exact cause of cancer of the floor of the mouth is not known, but there are a number of risk factors that can increase your chances of getting cancer of the floor of the mouth. This condition is more likely to develop in:
• People who use tobacco products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or e-cigarettes. Tobacco use is the number one risk factor of cancer of the tonsils.
• Men.
• People who are older than 50 years.
• People who drink alcohol excessively.
• People with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
• People with poor oral hygiene (not brushing or flossing your teeth regularly).
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of this condition include:
• A lump or an open sore (ulcer) on the floor of your mouth that does not heal and may be painless.
• A white or red patch on the floor of your mouth. This might show up before an ulcer appears, or it might be next to an ulcer.
• Pain in your mouth or ear.
• Bad breath.
• Loose teeth. If you wear dentures, they may be painful or no longer fit.
• Bleeding in your mouth.
After 12-36 hours, any red spots will develop into yellowy-red ulcers (lesions) in your mouth, around the roof of your mouth, tongue and inside of your cheeks. These ulcers may be sore and uncomfortable, making it difficult to eat, drink and swallow.
The other types of cancer that are possible to get are pharynx, larynx and esophagus cancers. These types of cancers will develop if the chewer decides to swallow the chew spit. Some danger signs of these types of cancer are: a prolonged sore throat, difficulty in chewing, and a feeling of something in the throat. Treating these types of cancer is a lot harder to cure and the user doesn’t really know until it’s too late!
Local infection – confined to a small area of the body, infected cut, boil, abscess
Bright red or dark red spots in the back area on the roof of the mouth near the throat.
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Mouth. Oropharynx absent of lesions and/ or exudates. Mucus membranes, gingivae pink and moist. Upper and lower teeth are present. Multiple fillings in good repair. Tongue pink and smooth. Protrudes midline. No abnormal movements/ tremor noted.
Bad breath is often present. Continued infection around teeth can eventually cause cavities and loosen teeth. This may lead to eventual tooth loss.
Many things can go wrong in the mouth. The symptoms are serious and if they are experienced contact a medical professional immediately. If gingivitis is left untreated if can lead to gum disease, periodontitis, or chronic gingiva. If the teeth continuously get brushed twice a day for at least two minutes the risk of getting gingivitis lowers. Good nutrition and avoiding tobacco products will also reduce the rick of getting gingivitis or gum
3. More study is needed to learn if gum disease actually encourages the development of cancer, or how much connection there is, if any, to older women with gum disease and the growth of cancer.
Canker sores are small, but painful, shallow ulcer that may appear in on the lips, cheeks, gums, tongue, palate or throat. They are covered by a gray membrane and encircled with a red halo. The number of canker sores that appear during an attack can vary, but generally one to three ulcers appear; however, 10 to 15 are not uncommon.
Canker sore. This type of stomatitis is characterized by a single pale and ulcer of yellow color with a red external ring or a group of such ulcers in the mouth. In most cases, they appear on the tongue, cheeks or on the inner side of the lips.
It important to have good dental health, brushing and flossing daily leads to a happy, healthy mouth. However, many people do not realize unhealthy teeth covered in plaque can possibly contribute to issues that affect the rest of the body such as cancer. There is a link between the health of a person’s mouth and the condition of their body.
Gum disease is a fairly common condition, and people that do not have it may not understand what it really is. Gum disease can be a leading reason for tooth loss with adults if left untreated, which is why it is so important to understand the causes and treatments for it.
No one likes to see the dentist grab his drill. Smoke coming out of your mouth and the smell of tooth just isn’t something pleasing. Cavities are actually caused by the childish ‘sugar bug.’ Cavities are occur when we each carbohydrates and do not brush our teeth. The saliva in our mouths break down and digest the foods that we eat and create them into acids. Those acids then begin to dissolve the enamel on our teeth. That’s why brushing your teeth after every meal is very important for the prevention of cavities. Unfortunately once you already have a cavity then the dentist needs to bring out his drill and filling (Nazario, 2011).
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