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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What are ways to help prevent oral cancer?
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Dr Roland Chong
Dentist
Oral cancer risk increases with exposure to smoking and alcohol consumption. When both are consumed together the risk increases dramatically. In some cultures chewing of products like betel nut can increase the risk to oral cancer.
Exposure to human papilloma virus (HPV) can also increase the risk of oral cancer. There is a vaccine currently for this virus which you may wish to speak to your medical general practitioner about.
Exposure to too much sun can also increase the risk of oral cancer especially around the lip region. Use an SPF 20 lip balm if you are out in the sun a lot.
Like all cancers early detection is crucial. Have regular dental examinations and your dentist should be able to tell you if there are any abnormalities in your mouth and if there is something of concern, a visit to a specialist for a biopsy will be made.
Hope this helps.
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