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Can Marijuana Cause Mouth Cancer?
Different types of sores can appear anywhere in the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate.
Alternative Names
Aphthous stomatitis
Considerations
Common Causes
Most mouth sores are cold sores (also called fever blisters), canker sores, or other irritation caused by:
- A sharp or broken tooth or poorly fitting dentures
- Biting your cheek, tongue, or lip
- Burning your mouth from hot food or drinks
- Braces
- Chewing tobacco
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Ludwigs angina
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ludwig's angina is an infection of the floor of the mouth underneath the tongue that is due to bacteria.Alternative NamesSubmandibular space... Read more »
Posterior tongue carcinoma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A posterior tongue carcinoma is a cancerous growth (tumor) located on the back (posterior) part of the tongue. See: Oral cancer Alternative... Read more »
Marijuana intoxication
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cannabis intoxication; Intoxication - marijuana (cannabis); Pot; Mary Jane; Weed; Grass; Cannabis Symptoms The intoxicating effects of... Read more »
Mouth ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth. See also: Canker sores Alternative Names Oral ulcer; Stomatitis - ulcerative;... Read more »
Dry Mouth
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dry mouth is a decreased flow of saliva that may be associated with dehydration, radiation therapy of the salivary gland regions, anxiety, the use of... Read more »
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