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Does chewing the skin on the inside of your mouth and cheeks and smoking cause mouth cancer?

7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Possibly.: Persistent cheek biting and especially smoking can cause white (leukoplakic) lesions in the area, that are predisposed to turning into cancerous lesions. It is important to break both habits soon.

Answered 10/29/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. More smoking. But don't do either

Answered 12/15/2019

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Dr. Robert Moretta answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Any constant irritation to oral tissues can eventually cause changes to the tissue in those area which can lead to cancer. Denture patients who have constant rubbing of their dentures are very susceptible to this. Biting ones cheeks can do the same thing and anyone who smokes already has an increased risk or oral cancer.

Answered 4/21/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cancer risks: Smoking and drinking alcohol are known to be oral cancer risks. In over 40 years of dental practice I have never seen cheek biting lead to cancer. Combining risks (smoking and cheek biting) together may increase the risk. Why take a chance with your life, stop smoking before it's too late.

Answered 4/29/2016

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