
- Excessive bleeding. When the mouth bleeds it is typically caused by trauma, gum disease, or oral cancer. We treat gum disease in our local dentist office and can easily tell the difference between gum problems and something out of the ordinary.
- Teeth moving out of place. Adult teeth and dentures should remain in the same position unless they are forced to move. If there is no obvious reason for them moving, it may be a sign of oral cancer.
- Bumps and lumps. If a strange bump develops inside of your mouth, call our office and have it examined right away. It may need to be biopsied to determine if the cells inside of it are cancerous. You should be able to detect a new bump at home by running your tongue along the inside of your cheeks and gums.
- Rough spots. The tissue inside of your mouth is extremely smooth. If you notice a rough spot or patch it could be cancerous.
- Hard time swallowing. Tell us if you are having difficulty or pain when swallowing. This may be a sign of a bacterial infection or cancer.
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