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I got habit of chronic nervous cheek biting for years now. i get ulcers now then. can i get cancer too? my dad had oral ca he died from tobacco chewin
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Cheek Biting: Good evening; Continued biting of the cheek will cause pain, irritation and ulcers; however, cancer will not occur. You may have a very tender cheek, and require oral topical gels. Try to develop a technique where by you gently pull on you cheek in an outward manner, before bringing your teeth together. Tobacco chewing is entirely different- chewin tobacco may lead to oral carcinoma.
Answered 10/15/2020
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