What is a sign or symptom of oral cancer?

Varies: It varies, but some common signs/symptoms of oral cancer are sores that don't heal, swelling, unexplainable changes in the way you bite, numbness, tingling, or teeth that seem to be displaced. If you're concerned that something isn't right, see your dentist right away.

Professional eval: There are no simple foolproof signs of oral cancer. Patients need to do three very important things regarding oral cancer. First, see your dentist for any oral lesion that persists more than 2 weeks. Second, make sure you see your dentist every 6 months and that it includes a full soft tissue oral screening. Finally, do not smoke or consume alcohol in excess.

Signs and Symptoms: Non-healing red and/or white patch or ulcer. Unusual progressive swelling or enlargement of any part of oral tissue. Tooth mobility without cause. Unusual oral or nose bleeding. If concerned, see your dentist for examination and cancer screening.

A few: Ulcer that does not heal, whit or red patch, unexplained jaw/tooth pain. Swelling in neck. Trouble or painful swallowing or chewing. If you have any of these. see an oral surgeon or ENT doc.