So when using chewing tobacco, the skin's squamous cells are in direct contact with the tobacco and the various carcinogenic additives. Find out your risk for developing certain cancers by taking our online screening assessment today! Usually, squamous cell carcinoma will start as something that seems harmless, like a little white or red bump in the mouth.
Someone might not think much of it and expect it to go away after a few days. If you remove the cause of the issue, whether it be chewing tobacco, cheek biting or a sharp tooth, and the lesion doesn't go away, that's a problem. That's a warning sign for cancer," says Dr.
So for anything that's in the mouth that isn't healing, make sure you see your dentist or a head and neck specialist and have it looked at as soon as possible. Using smokeless tobacco during pregnancy can increase the risk for early delivery and stillbirth.
Other Risks. Using smokeless tobacco increases the risk for death from heart disease and stroke. World Health Organization. Department of Health and Human Services.
Atlanta: U. Circulation ; 15 —44 [cited Oct 31]. Pediatrics ; 5 —9 [cited Oct 31]. Lund I, Scheffels J. Nicotine and Tobacco Research ;16 6 —9 [cited Oct 31]. Tobacco Control May;20 3 :e2. California Environmental Protection Agency. For Further Information. In Southeast Asia, chewing tobacco is mixed with plants such as betel leaves and areca nuts. Longstanding tradition and a lack of federal regulation means that some countries such as India and Myanmar have staggeringly high rates of smokeless tobacco use Dip is usually placed in a wad between the teeth and inner wall of the cheek near the molars, or in between the lower front teeth and lower lip.
Because of the many blood vessels and thin tissue in the mouth in these areas, the nicotine and toxins in dip are quickly absorbed through the oral mucosal tissue and into the bloodstream. In the areas where the wad touches the oral tissues, changes in the texture and cell makeup of the tissue may happen.
The surface of your cheeks or gums might become covered in hard, white patches called leukoplakia. At this stage, most dentists will perform a biopsy of the area to rule out oral cancer and remove the lesion. They will also encourage you to quit chewing or smoking tobacco. Although it is difficult to separate the rate of oral cancer from dip from the rate of oral cancer from tobacco products in general, The Oral Cancer Foundation records that over 49, Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every year.
Every year the disease causes more than 9, deaths. Globally, there are over , oral cancer diagnoses per year. The journal Translational Research in Oral Oncology notes that it is a leading cause of death in parts of Southeast Asia, which accounts for over half of the world's oral cancer cases. Scientists think that this prevalence is related to the region's high rates of chewing and dipping. The good news is that oral cancer is highly treatable if your dentist diagnoses it right away.
Regular oral cancer screenings are critical if you smoke, dip or chew tobacco. Treatment of oral cancer usually involves a combination of surgical removal of the affected area and a course of radiation or chemotherapy.
Depending on what type of cancer is diagnosed and how successful the removal process is, chemotherapy may not be necessary. If you do need cancer treatment, talk to your dentist about the potential oral side effects of radiation, such as dry mouth. There are many ways to prevent cancer from dip and other forms of tobacco, and your dentist and dental hygienist will be more than happy to help you on your path to quitting. With routine oral exams, you can spot oral lesions as early as possible for a positive prognosis.
This article is intended to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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