Mar
11
2010
Oral cancer is no laughing matter. And yet, when you try to put sense into a chain-smoker, your logic and arguments will be laughed off. Why do we look for treatments rather than prevent an ailment? Today’s post brings to you information each one of us should know about oral cancer.
Symptoms of oral cancer
Swelling [...]
Tags: Oral cancer, oral cancer causes, oral cancer prevention, oral cancer symptoms, oral cancer treatment
Mar
01
2010
Someone recently asked me if oral cancer can really be prevented by good dental care. Well, the truth is, it can be. Let us look at the factors that cause oral cancer.
Excessive smoking
Consumption of tobacco in any other form
Excessive consumption of alcohol
Poor oral hygiene accompanied by one the above factors
Too much exposure to the [...]
Tags: Oral cancer
Dec
01
2009
Oral health does not bother many, but certain terms make them jump up and take notice. Take for example, oral cancer. Thinking that oral cancer is not something everyday brushing can prevent? Or, can it? You will be surprised. Poor oral hygiene leading to dental problems left ignored can cause oral cancer. Yeah, poor hygiene [...]
Tags: oral hygiene
Oct
11
2009
Practicing good oral hygiene and keeping away from certain habits can prevent oral cancer. However, most of us are not even aware of the severity of the diseases. Like any cancer, oral cancer is dangerous and can be fatal if left unattended.
Let me introduce you to the symptoms of the disease.
Swelling on the inside [...]
Tags: Oral cancer
Aug
21
2009
Oral cancer does not really fall into the dentist’s premise but it is still an oral problem and there is a possibility of it being trigged by poor oral hygiene. Let’s look at the problem closely.
What causes oral cancer?
Oral cancer can be triggered by any of the following reasons:
Smoking
Consumption of tobacco in any other [...]
Nov
03
2008
What factors cause oral cancer?
Smoking is attributed to be the main cause of oral cancer. However, it is said that the causes of oral cancer are not definite but there are certain factors that can trigger oral cancer. Let us look at some such factors.
Smoking
Consumption of tobacco in any other form
Consumption of alcohol
Poor oral hygiene [...]
Tags: Oral cancer
Nov
02
2008
What are the symptoms of oral cancer?
Oral cancer is a dreaded disease. However, oral cancer can be treated properly if diagnosed early. Listed below are the signs of oral cancer.
Swelling on the inside of the cheek
Red or white patches on the lips or inside the mouth
Blister on the lips or inside the mouth
Sudden voice change
Sudden [...]
Tags: Oral cancer