10 Mouth Cancer Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Bad Breath
Bad breath, also called halitosis can be an oral cancer symptom. It can occur as a result of infections of existing mouth ulcers by bacteria. Because oral cancer sores continue growing without healing, they are exposed to bacteria and other microorganisms in the mouth. Additionally, the painful sores can make it difficult to swallow, which would otherwise reduce the numbers of bacteria in the mouth. This leads to a foul breath that does not improve even after brushing your teeth or washing your mouth.
It is always prudent to consult your doctor or dentist in case of bad breath that doesn’t go away after you brush your teeth.
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