Cause of Mouth Cancer

1. Tobacco – chewing and smoking tobacco form a big reason for mouth cancer. Tobacco has certain elements that can damage DNA and cause cancer.

2. Alcohol – alcohol has cancer-causing elements too. Continuous and routine consumption of alcohol can cause mouth and other types of cancer as well.

3. Chewing areca nut or supari –Areca nuts, with or without tobacco, can cause cancers. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka have a great number of people consuming “supari” and hence have significant cases of mouth cancer.

4. Unhealthy diet –it has been established that unbalanced, insufficient and unhealthy diet can invite mouth cancer.

5. HPV – HPV or Human Papillomavirus cause mouth and other types of cancer. It has been noted that certain types of HPV virus can trigger abnormal tissue growth and further lead to cancer.

6. Ignoring oral hygiene – similar wounds in the mouth or on tongue often caused by broken, badly shaped teeth can escalate into cancer.

7. Exposure to harsh sun rays – longer exposure to direct sun involves lips too. Ultraviolet radiation can cause mouth caner in such cases.

8. GERD – Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition where acids from the acid make it to the mouth by breaking valves around neck. A longer stay of such complication can cause mouth cancer.

9. Radiation therapy –radiation treatment around neck and head can also cause mouth cancer.

10. Harmful chemicals –exposure to chemicals like sulphuric acid, asbestos can emerge as reason of mouth cancer too.