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Can Abrasion And Pain In The Teeth Be Due To Cancer?
age 47,height 178cms.fit so far, except high cholesterol 230 detected ,smoker.also chewing gutkha due to which my left side teeth are very sensitive,i am having pain also emanating from atleast one tooth, teeth abrasion is also there.i have stopped using tobacco in any form now for last 10days.but i am scared, do i have cancer?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello!Thank you for posting here.
Pain and abrasion cannot be diagnosed as cancer.You did not mention if you have any soft tissue symptoms like burning sensation,pain,ulceration etc.Okay, now you decided on quitting tobacco.This is a good decision.Avoid completely.Get complete scaling done with a dentist to remove the stains on your teeth.Maintain good oral hygiene.Get treatment done on the teeth you suffer pain.A x-ray must be taken in deciding the treatment.
Get a biopsy of the mucosa if you suffer symptoms.
Regards.
Pain and abrasion cannot be diagnosed as cancer.You did not mention if you have any soft tissue symptoms like burning sensation,pain,ulceration etc.Okay, now you decided on quitting tobacco.This is a good decision.Avoid completely.Get complete scaling done with a dentist to remove the stains on your teeth.Maintain good oral hygiene.Get treatment done on the teeth you suffer pain.A x-ray must be taken in deciding the treatment.
Get a biopsy of the mucosa if you suffer symptoms.
Regards.
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Read your query.
It's very wise of you to stop eating the gutkha, avoid using it in any circumstances.
You cannot say any pain is cancer unless it is confirmed.
I would advice you to visit a local dentist and get the abraded teeth checked as this will also cause increased sensitivity,leading to tooth pain if involved deeply.Get the teeth filled and if required get root canal treatment done.
Have your teeth cleaned by the dentist and maintain well.
For the pain ,take ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine).
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
It's very wise of you to stop eating the gutkha, avoid using it in any circumstances.
You cannot say any pain is cancer unless it is confirmed.
I would advice you to visit a local dentist and get the abraded teeth checked as this will also cause increased sensitivity,leading to tooth pain if involved deeply.Get the teeth filled and if required get root canal treatment done.
Have your teeth cleaned by the dentist and maintain well.
For the pain ,take ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine).
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
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