A 48-year-old member asked:
Do i get mouth cancer from dipping tobacco?
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Most likely: Follow the below link for more information i can provide in this small space :
http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/factsheet/tobacco/smokeless.
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Dr. Willis Hardestyanswered
Dentistry 30 years experience
Increases risk: Oral cancer has several risk factors, the use of "dip" or "snuff" being just one. It is possible for someone to develop oral cancer who has never used oral tobacco products. It is important to have a regular screening, which most dentists do every six months, for any signs that you may be developing oral cancer or have a predilection for oral cancers.
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Dr. Sal Aragonaanswered
Dentistry 43 years experience
Better chance: Tobacco usage in any form increases your chances for mouth cancer by exposing your tissues to hundreds of toxic chemicals proven to cause cancer. Why take the risk? Stop all forms of tobacco use and enjoy life!
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What is a way to get mouth cancer?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Genetic Mutation: A genetic mutation occurs which causes the cancerous cells to divide uncontrollably and to not die off. This mutation can be from a genetic predisposition, but more often in the mouth it is cause by a carcinogenic agent, such as the use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
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A male asked:
What are ways you can get mouth cancer?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Mutations: Cancer occurs when cells mutate, divide uncontrollably, and do not die off. The mutation can occur naturally, but more often from an outside source. Very high doses of radiation can be a cause, but more often in the mouth it is cigarette smoking and use of smokeless tobacco. Use of alcohol while smoking increases your chances even more.
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