{"id":5722,"date":"2025-02-20T06:41:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T06:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentulu.com\/blog\/?p=5722"},"modified":"2025-11-27T07:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T07:37:34","slug":"the-three-most-significant-causes-of-mouth-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentulu.com\/blog\/the-three-most-significant-causes-of-mouth-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"The three most significant causes of mouth cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>The three most significant causes of mouth cancer<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Mouth cancer is an important topic because it affects many Americans each year. Unfortunately,<br \/>\nmany are not aware of how to prevent it. Because early diagnosis is critical for successful treatment,<br \/>\nthis is an important subject.<\/p>\n<p>The three most frequent causes of mouth cancer include smoking, drinking alcohol, and having the<br \/>\nhuman papillomavirus (HPV) in the mouth and throat.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we will explore each of those factors, their role in oral health, and what can be done to<br \/>\nprevent mouth cancer.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Tobacco smoking and oral health<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Smoking cigarettes, cigars, and pipe is harmful to the mouth and the body. The mouth is directly<br \/>\naffected by the smoke produced and indirectly affected by the effects of nicotine and other harsh<br \/>\nchemicals present in tobacco.<\/p>\n<p>Smokers present 10 times higher risk for developing mouth cancer. Unfortunately, smokeless<br \/>\ntobacco is not free from causing health issues.<\/p>\n<p>You should reduce the number of cigarettes per day if you smoke, as the risk for cancer increases<br \/>\nwith heavier smoking.<\/p>\n<p>For smokers, regular dental and medical follow-ups are critical to prevent disease.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Drinking alcohol and its impact on the mouth<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>People who have alcoholic drinks frequently have a higher risk for mouth cancer. The cells inside the<br \/>\nmouth are directly exposed to alcohol when a person drinks, which can lead to damage.<\/p>\n<p>In the US, alcohol abuse is defined as 21 standard drinks per week. Reducing the amount of alcohol<br \/>\nconsumed can lower the risk for health problems.<\/p>\n<p>As with smoking, if you drink regularly, dental and medical follow-ups are vital to avoid disease.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>HPV in the mouth and throat<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>This common virus is transmitted from person to person through the skin. It typically causes no harm<br \/>\nbut can infect the mouth and throat cells.<\/p>\n<p>Most mouth cancers are linked to the presence of HPV. Hence it is a good idea to have a saliva test<br \/>\ndone.<\/p>\n<p>The test can identify the presence of HPV and guide preventive actions from your dentist and<br \/>\nhealthcare provider.<\/p>\n<p>Prevention is the best course of action. The best ways to prevent mouth cancer are limiting smoking,<br \/>\ndrinking, and having a saliva test for HPV.<\/p>\n<p>You can order your saliva test for HPV online from<a href=\"https:\/\/app.dentulu.com\/saliva-testing-kits\/oraldna-checkout\"> OralGenetix.<\/a> Avoid doubt, take control of your<br \/>\nhealth from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The three most significant causes of mouth cancer Mouth cancer is an important topic because it affects many Americans each year. 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