Three common factors causing tongue cancer

The cause of tongue cancer is still unknown. Long-term mechanical stimulation, such as terminal caries (residual crowns and roots), and inappropriate dentures. Chronic inflammation or leukoplakia, papilloma, erythema, etc. can all become cancerous. Excessive smoking and drinking habits, as well as nutritional and metabolic disorders, may all be predisposing factors for tongue cancer. The following introduces three predisposing factors for tongue cancer.

There are three common risk factors for tongue cancer:

1. Chronic tongue injury

Various chronic injuries to the tongue and oral area are one of the important factors leading to tongue cancer. Typical examples include white spots on the tongue, inflammation, and long-term ulcers. The long-term stimulation of these lesions can cause irreversible lesions in the mucosal cells of the tongue, ultimately leading to cancer.

2. Poor oral hygiene

Bad oral hygiene habits are also a cause of tongue cancer. From various survey data, we found that more than half of tongue cancer patients do not have good oral hygiene habits, and often have bad breath, tooth decay, etc. We must maintain the cultivation of living habits and maintain good oral hygiene in our daily lives.

3. Carcinogenic factors

In today's society, the incidence of cancer is getting higher and higher. This cannot be said to be related to the increasing number of carcinogenic factors in our lives. The increase of various radioactive substances, exposure to radiation, and the use of harmful chemicals will pose a great threat to our health and are also important causes of tongue cancer.