Understanding
Oral Diseases

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Don't wait for the pain. Learn about the conditions affecting your mouth. Uncover the common causes, symptoms, and available treatments to prevent cancer!

Oral Diseases

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If you use tobacco or smoke, your mouth is already at risk!
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Tobacco Induced Oral Diseases

You Can’t Afford to Ignore Tobacco Induced Oral Diseases!

Tobacco and smoking don’t just stain your teeth—they slowly destroy your oral health, leading to some of the irreversible conditions given below:

Moderate Risk

High Risk

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Oral Pre-Cancerous

Persistent small ulcer-like structures in your mouth that can turn into cancer if left untreated. These lesions often present as white or red patches or a non-healing ulcer. It is mostly painless — often ignored. 8 out of 10 oral cancers start as PML. If detected early, it is 100% treatable and reversible and can prevent cancer.

Oral Fibrosis (OSMF)

A progressive condition causing loss of mouth opening, burning pain, and difficulty eating. It is considered a potentially malignant disorder with a high risk of transformation to oral cancer.

Leukoplakia & Erythroplakia

White, red, or black patches inside your mouth that are early warning signs of deadly oral cancer.

Tooth Decay & Gum Disease

Bad breath, loose teeth, jaw stiffness, thickening or swelling in the cheeks & gums, and painful infections. Tobacco weakens the gum tissue, leading to receding gums, tooth loss, and bone damage.

Lip, Mouth & Throat Cancer

Can be anywhere inside the mouth, lip, and throat. Often deadly if not detected early. Persistent sores, lumps, difficulty swallowing, or a change in voice are critical warning signs.

Smoker’s Keratosis & Smoker’s Lip

Thickening of the skin or mucous membranes and darkening of the lips due to prolonged tobacco exposure. These can lead to pre-cancerous changes if not addressed.

Smoker’s Palate

White, cobblestone-like patches on the roof of the mouth caused by chronic exposure to heat and smoke. While not directly cancerous, it indicates long-term tissue damage.

Periodontal Disease

Inflammation and infection of the gums and bone surrounding the teeth. It leads to tooth loss and increases the risk of systemic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

Tooth Discoloration

Smoking and chewing tobacco lead to stubborn stains, excessive plaque, and tartar buildup, increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

Oral Malodor (Halitosis)

Persistent bad breath caused by the buildup of toxins and bacteria in the mouth, a common problem among tobacco users.

The Good News!
All the conditions can be
Photo Medicine and Tobacco Cessation

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Oral Screening

Why Oral Screening Matters?

01

Prevents Cancer Before It Starts

Early detection through regular oral screenings can help identify precancerous conditions. Studies show that 90% of oral cancers are preventable with timely intervention.

02

Reverse Early Damage

Conditions like leukoplakia, OSMF, and smoker’s palate can be managed and treated if caught early through photo-medicine (PBM) and tobacco cessation.

03

Protect Your Smile & Quality of Life

Early detection prevents irreversible damage, including gum disease and tooth loss, ensuring a healthy smile and better overall well-being.

Why Continued Tobacco Use Worsens Oral Conditions?

Even after treatment, continued tobacco use significantly increases the
chances of recurrence, disease progression, and malignant transformation.

Oral Condition
  • For conditions like Leukoplakia & Erythroplakia, the transformation rate to cancer can reach 30% if tobacco use persists.
  • OSMF patients who continue using tobacco have a higher chance of mouth cancer.
  • Gum disease & periodontitis lead to tooth loss and bone deterioration in tobacco users.
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Patient 2: ICanCaRe Leukoplakia (Lesions) Treatment

47 year old – Smoker & chewer since the age of 14 was diagnosed with Heterogeneous Erythroleukoplakia

47 year old Smoker & chewer since the age
of 14 was diagnosed with Heterogeneous Erythroleukoplakia

Before
Leukoplakia was getting worse before Treatment
Limited Mouth opening of 2.5 cm
Before

Patient joins the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Programme

During Treatment
In just 45 Days, his Leukoplakia significantly reduced!
Mouth opening improved to 3.5 cm
Before

Over the next 6 Months, he continued his journey,
receiving Photo Treatment of Residual Leukoplakia.

After Treatment
His mouth healed completely without any surgery.
No Further Cancer Treatment Required!

Leukoplakia gone in 45 Days!

Real Stories and Real Transformations

A smoker for 30 years, developed Pre-Cancerous Lesions at 54. Dr. Pawan explains how PBM Therapy, and a structured ICanCaRe Smoking Cessation Program, can help reverse early damage and restore oral health.

A Timely Action Can Reverse the Damage100% of These Oral Diseases Are Treatable and Curable