The oral cavity is exposed to a lot of food every day. In addition, bacteria and germs in the air can easily enter the oral cavity during the process of breathing . Therefore, the oral cavity is an organ tissue that is prone to problems. If the mouth is just normal congestion or ulcers , generally don’t need to worry too much, it will heal on its own after a period of time. If you have abnormal symptoms in the mouth, such as oral leukoplakia , you should be vigilant, and it is likely to be related to serious oral diseases.
What abnormal symptoms appear in the mouth should be alerted?
1. Bad breath
The causes of bad breath are more complicated. For example, gastroesophageal reflux may cause bad breath, because stomach acid will produce a sour and stinky taste in the mouth, but about 80% of bad breath patients are caused by internal problems in the mouth. Periodontal disease can also cause bad breath, because bacteria break down food residue and release sulfide, which is a substance with a putrid smell. If the putrid smell is particularly severe and cannot be relieved by brushing your teeth, you must go to the hospital in time. See a doctor.
2. Changes in the color of the oral mucosa
When there is inflammation in the oral cavity, the color of the oral mucosa will change, sometimes from red to white, and sometimes from pink to dark red. However, when leukoplakia appears in the oral cavity, you should be vigilant, which may be a precancerous lesion of the oral cavity . , About 10% of oral leukoplakia will become cancer, in addition to leukoplakia, there are rare erythema , about 60% chance of becoming cancer. When there are leukoplakia or erythema in the buccal mucosa, tongue surface, bottom of the mouth mucosa, and gums in the oral cavity, you should be vigilant, because the risk of cancer is relatively high.
3. The ulcer surface becomes hard
If oral ulcers occur repeatedly , and they cannot heal within two weeks, and the ulcer surface has hardened, you should be vigilant. It is very likely to be related to oral cancer. It is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to avoid the disease from developing to an advanced stage and bring more pain to the patient.
4. There is a tumor in the mouth
When the mass in the mouth grows larger, it will form a mass inside the mouth. If these masses do not feel any pain , but continue to grow or rupture, be vigilant, especially if the mass is uneven And when it is asymmetric, it should be paid great attention, which may have a certain relationship with oral cancer.
Kind tips:
Usually pay attention to observe the oral cavity, once abnormal symptoms appear, it is necessary to go to the hospital for targeted examination and treatment in time. In addition, even if there is no oral problem, you should develop good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing your teeth every morning and evening, gargling after meals, using dental floss correctly, cleaning your teeth regularly, etc. If there are cavities on the teeth, you should Prompt filling of your teeth can prevent tooth decay from getting bigger and bigger.
