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Are there early warning signs of oral cancer?
Yes, there are signals worth watching for. 1) An ulcer inside the mouth that has not healed after 2 to 3 weeks (an ordinary canker sore usua
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In what cases is a biopsy done at a dental clinic?
An oral biopsy takes part of a lesion to examine under a microscope, and it is performed 1) when cancer is suspected - for example an ulcer
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Is there a way to check myself for oral cancer at home?
Yes - about once a month, look in a mirror in good light and check the following. 1) Put your tongue out and look at its top, sides, and und
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What are the main causes of oral cancer? Can you avoid it if you do not drink or smoke?
The greatest risk factors are smoking and drinking, and doing both is known to raise the risk further. You can still develop it without eith
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I have a red patch (erythroplakia) in my mouth but it does not hurt. Is that all right?
Even without pain it should not be left alone. A red patch (erythroplakia) in the mouth is known to be more likely to progress to cancer tha
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Does oral cancer surgery change your face a lot?
It depends on the size and location of the cancer. 1) If it is found early (stage 1 to 2) and the lesion is small, the area removed is small
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Can a dental X-ray (panoramic) detect oral cancer?
Only partly. A panoramic X-ray can show cancer that has invaded or spread into the jawbone as a change in density, but early cancer in soft
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Does tongue cancer mean the tongue has to be removed? Will I still be able to speak?
Tongue cancer does not automatically mean removing the whole tongue. 1) When it is found early, only the area around the lesion is removed,
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Is the survival rate for stage 1 oral cancer high?
Yes, the outlook is relatively good when it is found early. According to Korea's national cancer registry statistics, when oral cancer is fo
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I can feel a lump in my mouth. Is it protruding bone, or cancer?
There are points that help tell them apart. 1) A bony prominence (torus): it commonly appears in the middle of the palate or on the inner si
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What is the difference between a panoramic X-ray and a CT scan?
A panoramic X-ray is a basic examination that shows all the teeth and the jawbones in a single 2D image, while a CT is a detailed examinatio
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Can adults have tongue-tie surgery?
Yes, adults can have it too. If you feel your tongue is tethered, your pronunciation is unclear, or you have difficulty putting your tongue
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What is the correct way to brush?
The basic technique is the rolling method: place the bristles at a 45-degree angle where the gum meets the tooth and sweep and roll from the
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How many times a day should I brush?
We recommend at least twice a day, and ideally after each of the three meals. The most important one is brushing before bed: saliva flow dro
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Should I floss before or after brushing?
It is better to floss before brushing. Removing food and plaque from between the teeth first lets the fluoride in your toothpaste reach thos
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How do I use dental floss?
Use floss in this order. 1) Cut about 40 cm, wind it around the middle finger of each hand, and hold only 2 to 3 cm taut. 2) Ease it between
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Is it better to rinse with water after brushing?
It is better to rinse just once lightly, or simply spit out the foam. Rinsing repeatedly washes away the fluoride in your toothpaste and red
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Is it good to brush right after eating?
After an ordinary meal you can brush right away. After acidic foods, though - fruit, carbonated drinks, dishes with vinegar - it is better t
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My cheek suddenly swelled up a lot.
Sudden swelling of the cheek is most likely a sign that inflammation from a tooth root or the gum has developed into an abscess, so come to
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A blister has appeared in my mouth.
Most blisters in the mouth are lesions that heal with time - canker sores, herpetic blisters, burns, or a mucocele - and an ordinary canker
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