A. CHANGES IN YOUR MOUTH

Changes in the mouth can be taken as early signs of oral cancer, such as having white patches inside the mouth or tongue. While sores, bleeding, or numbness in the mouth may also be taken as other cancer signs. The appearance of a mouth or lip sore that does not heal, as well as the appearance of loose teeth, is something that should not be ignored.

Some of the changes in your mouth might appear small, but might, to some degree, manifest one or more of following pre-cancer signs or symptoms:

● Dry mouth
● Thickened saliva
● Changes in taste
● Difficulty swallowing
● Difficulty chewing or opening the mouth
● Infection
● Bone disease
● Inflammation or pain in the lining of the mouth and tongue
● higher risk of tooth decay or gum disease