Mouth Cancer?

Question

I am twelve years old and I have a sour taste in my mouth (bad breath) I guess. I have white lumps on the inside of both of my lips. I get mouth ulcers and I have a few lumps on the back of I went to the dentist the other week and they should be able to see abnormailities. Also, every toothpaste and mouth strip and mouthwash that I use stings my tongue. Is it normal for it to sting my tongue?

Answer 1

You need to be clinically examined in order to determine any type of diagnosis. Only a dentist or doctor can do that. However, from your general description there is a type of mouth condition called Leukoplakia. It presents a white leathery lumps on the inside of the mouth and sides of the tongue. It is most often caused by smoking or some type of irritation. At times it can be considered pre-cancerous, which is all the more reason to go have this checked out. It is extremely rare, however, for a 12 year old to have leukoplakia unless you are smoking or have some other irritant (sharp teeth or braces). Go to a doctor for an examination.

Leukoplakia
http://www.aaomp.org/brochures/Leukoplakia.pdf

Answer 2

I think I know what you are asking.

You could have a yeast infection in your mouth OR an allergy to mint or another ingredient in the toothpaste,mouthwash. The strips always burn my mouth. Some people are more sensitive.

Try taking some hydrogen peroxide. Just about a spoonful and dilute it in a small glass of water. Use that to rinse your mouth. It will foam up in places that are high in bacteria. Also, avoid mouthwashes with alcohol in them. Act has their original green one that has no alcohol. They also have one that is bubblegum flavored.

Brush well and floss. Brush your tongue too.

If you do have a yeast infection in your mouth, you need to see a doctor about some medicine. Usually they give a liquid that you swirl and spit out or logenzers you suck on. Look up Oral Thrush to see what the symptoms are and what it looks like.

Answer 3

Oral squamous cell carcinoma affects about 30,000 Americans each year. Ninety percent are smokers. Alcohol is also a risk factor. Early, curable lesions are rarely symptomatic; thus, preventing fatal disease requires early detection by screening. Treatment is with surgery, radiation, or both. The overall 5-yr survival rate is 52%. Symptoms of Oral cancer: Skin lesion, lump, or ulcer: * On the tongue, lip, or other mouth area * Usually small * Most often pale colored, may be dark or discolored * May be a deep, hard edged crack in the tissue * Usually painless initially * May develop a burning sensation or pain when the tumor is advanced Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: * Tongue problems * Swallowing difficulty * Mouth sores * Abnormal taste Consult an ENT specialist.

Answer 4

You need to see your doctor to find out if you have a mouth condition that needs some treatment.

You won't have cancer hunny. Mouth cancers tend to appear in older people who've smoked most of their lives. Please don't worry.

Get your parents to buy you a Sonic Toothbrush - these are great for getting your teeth really clean, they don't cause damage to your gums and your mouth feels great after using one.

The mouthwash might be causing you pain due to the alcohol in it. I don't like strong mouthwash at all. Try to get something milder, or buy a medicated one from the chemists.

If you're getting mouth ulcers it could be because you're a bit run down. Make sure you eat a healthy diet and try to get a decent quality multivitamin/mineral supplement. You need to eat lots of fruit and vegetables too. Try to stay away from junk food.

Answer 5

get some Aloe Vera gel.or scrap some from an aloe plant and mix with a little water and put it in your mouth and let it stay for a while to heal the ulcers.This really does heal ulcers. i know it will heal them.I could tell you story after story of aloe healing ulcers.
and brush with baking soda for a while.
and eat better.
no white flour products or sweets .or sodas.
Its not cancer so dont worry.stress causes ulcers.

Answer 6

mouthwash especially will sting your tongue and mouth if you have mouth ulcers because of the alcohol in it. rinse with warm salt water every night and occasionally peroxide (dont swallow).

you dont have mouth cancer.

Answer 7

This is unllikely to be mouth cancer, but it does sound like some type of infection, thrush is a likely culprit.

See your Dr and get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

tehre are lots of good options given here, but while they are good general treatments, they can agravate some conditions.

Answer 8

I have Luekoplakia and my mouth is beginning to have an odor? Is there anything I can use?

Answer 9

no . consult yur doc regardin mouth ulcers.dont use mouth wash or anythin .use whatev yur doc prescribes& consult yur dentist regarin toothpaste &brushin &teeth

Answer 10

might be stomatitis