RISK FACTORS FOR ORAL CANCER

just a quick little post to keep you updated on the risk factors of oral cancer, one of the cancers with the highest mortality rate.
1. 40 years or older
2. tobacco use, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco
3. chronic alsohol consumption
4. human papilloma virus,
5. a compromised immune system

so, if you ever get a sore in your mouth that does not heal in 14 days, go to you dentist immediately to check it out. If you have any of the above stated risk factors then your life may depend on it. however, there are a lot of oral cancers that will never let you know they are there, only with an exam from either a dentist or hygienist will find them. see your dentist every 6 months.