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A male asked:
How common is mouth cancer in 16 year olds?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
Rare: Smoking of any kind and use of alcohol will increase your risk over time. Get six month soft tissue examination at your regular dental check ups. No need to worry at your current age.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Very rare: Although other types of cancers are prevalent in children and teens, cancers of the oral cavity are very rare. physical irritation, such as the untreated sharp edge of a broken tooth, alcohol abuse, smoking anything, and mot especially use of tobacco in any form, is associated with increased risk of oral cancer. So don't. If you have a question, see your Dentist for an exam.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Can a 24 year old get mouth cancer?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Sandra Eleczkoanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Yes: Orally cancer has been primarily a disease of older men who smoke and drink alcohol , however this has changed in the last few years. Now oral cancers are seen in young er people. This is because of the increase in
hpv. Some strains are known to cause cancers. Your doctor can test for hpv., especially in women.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Australia
A male asked:
How do I know if a 15 year old has mouth cancer?
3 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ofer Jacobowitzanswered
Sleep Medicine 26 years experience
Unlikely: It would be rare at that age. Diagnosis requires an expert such as ENT or oral surgeon and often needs biopsy as appearnces can mislead . Tumors grow or ulcerate and do not go away over time . Have it checked as even non cancerous lesions may be a sign of other medical conditions.
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Last updated May 26, 2017
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