April 25, 2016

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we here at Dr. Andrés R. Sánchez’s office are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal oral health. That’s why we want to inform you about some of the common oral cancer symptoms in Eden Prairie, MN. Nearly 49,000 Americans will be newly diagnosed with this form of cancer in 2016, which includes cancers of the mouth, the oropharynx (back of the mouth) and lips.

 

Symptoms to Watch For

Although these are common oral cancer symptoms, these could be signs of other conditions. It is important to visit your periodontist if you have any concerns or questions.

Common symptoms include:

  • Swelling on lips, gums, cheeks or other areas inside the mouth
  • Lumps or bumps on lips, gums, cheeks or other areas inside the mouth
  • Changes in texture, such as rough spots or crusts, on lips, gums, cheeks or other areas inside the mouth
  • Lesions on the lips, gums, cheeks or other areas inside the mouth
  • White, red or speckled patches in the mouth
  • Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
  • Persistent sores on face, neck or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal after two weeks
  • Unexplained numbness or tenderness in areas of face, mouth or neck
  • Sore throat or the feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat
  • Chronic sore throat, hoarseness or change in voice
  • Difficulty swallowing, chewing, speaking, or moving the jaw or tongue
  • Unexplained and chronic ear pain
  • Dramatic weight loss
  • Change in the way bite fits together

 

If you are experiencing any of these oral cancer symptoms in Eden Prairie, MN, call us to schedule a non-invasive screening. Early detection is imperative so treatment can begin as soon as possible.

Contact Us

During Oral Cancer Awareness Month call our team for a consultation. Dr. Sánchez and our friendly staff can be reached at 866-910-5899.

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