Mouth cancer is also called Oral Cancer. It occured at any cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth. most commonly involves the tissue of the lips or the tongue. It may also occur on the floor of the mouth, cheek lining, gingiva (gums), or palate (roof of the mouth).

With only a few known major risk factors, oral cancer is one of the rare cancers that people can avoid by making good choices about diet and the use of tobacco and alcohol. It have many ways to prevent a mouth cancer. First try do not use chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars or pipes. The the first step that you can involved to prevent mouth cancer.

Secondly, try to reduce take alcohol. Stop to take a large amount of alcohol. Drinking large quantities of alcoholic beverages is associated with increased risk for mouth cancer. Then Be aware that exposure to the sun can be a risk factor when it comes to contracting cancers on the lips.

Eat more vegetable or fruits and avoid eating foods high in fats and sugars. Food in high in fats and sugars are risk you to have mouth cancer. And lastly, make a schedule to meer your dentist. Let your dentist  check all contidition of your mouth and teeth regularly especially while you is above 45′s.

Tags: Alcohol, Dentist, Mouth Cancer, Teeth

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