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What is a way to get mouth cancer?
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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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Smoke drink: Most common causes of oral cancer are smoking tobacco products and excessive alcohol intake.
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