Did wisdom teeth extraction reveal cancer? Recently, according to Guangming.com, Lao Wu (pseudonym) is a veteran and is 46 years old this year. As a former soldier, he has excellent physical fitness and work attitude, and gradually became a middle-level leader in a company in his

Extracting wisdom teeth actually revealed cancer ?

Recently, according to " Guangming.com " report, Lao Wu (pseudonym) is a veteran and is 46 years old this year. As a former soldier, he has excellent physical fitness and work attitude, and gradually became a middle-level leader in a company in his hometown. As his position rose, his work became busier.

During the Chinese New Year this year, Lao Wu found that his right ear and jaw had abnormal pain. He didn't know whether it was caused by bone or tooth problems. During that time, he was very busy at work and only went to the health center to get some anti-inflammatory medicine. But after taking medicine for a period of time, the situation did not improve, which made him a little panicked. After going to the hospital for an examination, the doctor said it might be caused by the crooked wisdom tooth on his right side, so he extracted the wisdom tooth on his right side.

However, after the wisdom teeth were removed, Wu’s right mandibular pain still did not relieve, and his lips even became swollen and numb. He felt that something was wrong, so he quickly went to a larger hospital for examination. After the examination, he found that there was a shadow like cyst and on the right mandible. Considering that the right mandibular cyst was accompanied by infection, Lao Wu subsequently performed a cyst removal at the hospital. The pathological results after

showed that it was squamous cell carcinoma . Based on previous reports, the doctor considered that squamous cell carcinoma was accompanied by lymph node metastasis . To be on the safe side, the doctor suggested that Lao Wu undergo extensive tumor resection and lymph node dissection, followed by chemotherapy.

After a series of treatments, Lao Wu has now recovered and been discharged from the hospital.

1. Wisdom teeth are very common, but they may also become an accomplice to oral cancer

Wisdom teeth are remnants of human evolution . Normally, we have 32 permanent teeth, and the last 4 molars are in the dental arch. Finally, usually develops during the period of intellectual growth between the ages of 16 and 24, hence the name “wisdom teeth”.

Wisdom teeth that have erupted in the upright position generally do not need to be extracted. That is, the wisdom teeth erupt in the correct position, and there are teeth above and below corresponding to them, allowing people to bite and chew normally. However, in some cases where the wisdom teeth are worm-eaten, squeeze the adjacent teeth, are swollen and painful, have no opposing teeth, and are difficult to clean, the wisdom teeth need to be removed.

Kong Rui, chief physician of Department of Stomatology, North Jiangsu People's Hospital reminds that crooked wisdom teeth must be removed in time. He has encountered patients with buccal cancer caused by the growth of a crooked wisdom tooth. This is a kind of oral cavity cancer. cancer. The buccal tissue is located on the outside of the mouth. Improper positioning of wisdom teeth will lead to abnormal chewing. Frequent contact with the buccal mucosa during chewing may easily lead to the formation of traumatic ulcers. This kind of chronic ulcer generally does not cause severe discomfort in the early stages. By the time it develops to the point where you are unable to speak, open your mouth, or eat, the condition is often very serious.

There are many causes of oral cancer, and crooked wisdom teeth are just one of them. Follow Xiao Ai to learn more about other causes that may cause oral cancer.

2. Key points: In addition to crooked wisdom teeth, oral cancer is also related to these causes.

Oral cancer is the general term for oral cancer, which includes gum cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, lip cancer and tongue cancer. Kinds of cancer . According to statistics, in recent decades, the incidence and mortality of oral cancer in my country have gradually increased. From 1990 to 2017, the incidence rate of oral cancer in my country increased by 280%, and the number of deaths increased by 197%.

The causes of oral cancer include:

, oral foreign body irritation

The presence of dental crowns in the oral cavity residual crowns, residual roots, sharp tooth tips and poor restorations will bring long-term adverse irritation to the oral cavity, which can easily Cause chronic ulcers and even cancer.

. Tobacco and alcohol betel nut stimulation

Most of the patients with oral cancer have the habit of smoking, drinking and chewing betel nut for a long time.

. Not paying attention to oral hygiene

Failure to clean the oral cavity will create conditions for the growth of bacteria and mold in the oral cavity. These substances can easily promote the formation of nitrosamines and increase the risk of oral cancer.

. Malnutrition

Some people have long-term unbalanced dietary intake, such as lack of vitamin A, insufficient trace element intake, etc., which will increase the incidence of oral cancer.

. Exposure to harmful rays

Long-term outdoor work, exposure to ultraviolet rays, radiation, etc. will increase the risk of oral cancer.

When oral cancer comes, the body will have a series of abnormal manifestations, and these symptoms are particularly vigilant.

3. When these conditions occur in the oral cavity, you need to be alert to oral cancer

, Oral ulcers Not healing for a long time

Under normal circumstances, the course of the ulcer will not take more than 2 weeks to heal. If you find that the ulcer in the mouth does not heal for a long time, , must be paid attention to. The pain is not obvious in the early stage, and there may be only a slight friction feeling. As the condition progresses and ulceration occurs, the pain will become more and more obvious.

. Abnormal color of oral mucosa

When the oral mucosa appears abnormal white, red, brown and black etc., it is likely to indicate changes in epithelial cells. These may be precancerous lesions and must be dealt with in time.

. Abnormal lumps in the oral cavity

Abnormal lumps appear in the oral cavity, and the lesions will infiltrate deep into the tissue and have a hard texture, which may be caused by oral cancer.

. Oral dysfunction

When tumors invade the mouth opening and closing muscles and the temporomandibular joint, normal mouth opening and closing activities will be limited. The tongue becomes inflexible, or half of the tongue feels numb.

The occurrence of oral cancer is closely related to some habits in life. If you want to prevent cancer, you must make changes in details. At the same time, you should pay attention to your body and seek medical attention promptly if you have any abnormal symptoms. #HealthTruthPlan#

Reference:

[1] "Little-known cancer-oral cancer". China Disease Control and Prevention News. 2020-04-20

[2] "Wisdom teeth removed but cancer found? The Zhejiang man was confused...Expert: Don’t ignore these reminders from your mouth.". Guangming.com.2022-06-30

[3] "Recurrent oral ulcers should not be underestimated. If these situations occur, be careful of cancer." Yangzhou Evening News. 2019-11-18

Reprinting of