Possible Signs & Symptoms

See a dentist or physician if any of the following symptoms lasts for more than two weeks.

• A sore, irritation, lump or thick patch in your mouth, lip, or throat
  
• A white or red patch in your mouth
  
• A feeling that something is caught in your throat
  
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing
  
• Difficulty moving your jaw or tongue
  
• Numbness in your tongue or other areas of your mouth
  
• Swelling of your jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable
  
• Pain in one ear without hearing loss

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Early Detection

It is important to find oral cancer as early as possible when it can be treated more successfully.

An oral cancer examination can detect early signs of cancer. Oral cancer exams are painless and quick ¡ª and take only a few minutes.

Your regular dental check-up is an excellent opportunity to have the exam. During the exam, your dentist or dental hygienist will check your face, neck, lips, and entire mouth. <for signs cancer

Some parts of the pharynx are not visible during an oral cancer exam. Talk to your dentist about whether a specialist should check your pharynx.

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