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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Oral cavity cancer
  1. Aging changes in teeth and gums 
    ... lifetime. Because older adults often have receding gums, cavities ... decay. ORAL CANCER Oral cancer is more common in people older ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000951.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Oral cancer 
    ... papillomavirus and the epidemiology of head and neck cancer. In: ... of the oral cavity. In: Flint PW, Haughey BH, Francis HW, et ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001035.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Breath odor 
    ... be caused by: Abscessed tooth Gum surgery Alcoholism Cavities ... rhinitis Periodontal disease Pharyngitis Zenker diverticulum
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003058.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Gum biopsy 
    ... cause can be determined in many cases) Oral cancer (for example, squamous cell carcinoma )
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003852.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Taste - impaired 
    ... rifampin, clarithromycin, and some drugs used to treat cancer Swollen or inflamed gums ( gingivitis ) Vitamin B12 or zinc deficiency
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003050.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Noma 
    ... illness such as measles, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, or cancer. They ... such as measles or leukemia Living in a developing country
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Bleeding gums 
    ... or the gum Leukemia , a type of blood cancer Scurvy , a vitamin C deficiency Use of blood thinners Vitamin K deficiency
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003062.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Dry mouth during cancer treatment 
    ... Soreness or pain in the tongue and mouth Cavities (dental caries) Gum disease
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000032.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Dry mouth 
    ... can lead to: Bad breath Increase in dental cavities and gum disease Increased risk for yeast infection (thrush) Mouth sores or infections
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007760.htm - Medical Encyclopedia