Thermal, chemical or mechanical trauma on the inner-sides of our cheeks or in the oral mouth) cavity may lead to pre-cancerous lesions in our mouth. Any smoky appearance of the inner-side of cheeks needs a check-up by a dentist or general health physician. Majority of lesions of the oral cavity caused by any type of trauma cited above are reversible if the lifestyle is modified. Very hot beverages like coffee/tea and hot curries are the cause of thermal trauma. Smoke and nicotine content of cigarettes causes the thermal as well as chemical trauma. Cumulative effect of habitual cigarette smoking may cause pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions in the oral cavity. Mechanical pressure on the outer-side of any of our cheeks may lead to injury inside. Chewing of pan-masala and green chilies also causes chemical trauma. To avoid/lower the risk of oral cancer do the followings:
- Avoid takings very hot coffee/tea or other foodstuffs.
- Avoid tasting chemicals and industrial solvents.
- Use mild amount of chilies in your food.
- Avoid smoking.
- Avoid using ill-fitting dentures.
- Avoid chewing tobacco, pan-masala or green chilies.
- Chew and blow the bubble gum if you can as it rejuvenates the oral epithelium.
- Exercise your cheeks by pushing these out by holding air in your mouth at least 10 times daily.
- Eat curd or yogurt with your meals once or twice daily
- Consult your dentist or family physician if you have any suspicious lesion in your mouth.
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