Even if quitting might feel like a mountain to climb, reaching the top is a game-changer for your health and your future
Middle school students use of smokeless tobacco decreased from 6.7 percent in 2014 to 4.0 percent in 2016
Oral Cancer Symptoms The most common symptoms of oral cancer include: A sore on your lip or in your mouth that doesn't heal A lump or thick patch inside your mouth or throat White, red, or speckled (white and red) patches in your mouth or throat Unexplained bleeding in your mouth Unexplained pain or numbness in your mouth or throat Chronic sore throat, or a feeling that something is caught in the back of your throat Trouble chewing or swallowing, speaking, or moving your jaw or tongue Hoarseness or change in your voice Ear pain Swelling, pain, or stiffness in your jaw A lump in your neck A change in the way your teeth fit together, or loose teeth (if you wear dentures, they might be uncomfortable or hard to put in) Dramatic weight loss Chronic bad breath If you notice any of these changes, and they last more than 2 weeks, let your dentist or doctor know
(World Health Organization, 2016)
