Gum cancer may occur in maxillary gums or mandibular gums.
Gingival cancer is a malignant tumor occurring in the gum area, which belongs to one kind of oral cancer. Gingival cancer may occur in the upper jaw and the gums may also occur in the lower jaw gums, generally the lower jaw gums are more than the upper jaw gums, and it is good to occur in the premolar and molar area, which is classified into ulcerated type and papillary protrusion.
Gum cancer grows slowly in the early stage, and the main manifestation is that it will cause local pain and loose teeth. Gum cancer will infiltrate into alveolar bone and jawbone, which will destroy the gums and cause pain, bleeding and other symptoms.
Gum cancer of ulcerative type will appear ulcers in the gums and other parts of the body. In the case of mandibular gum cancer, it may also invade the floor of the mouth or the back area of the molars, affecting the biting muscles and making it difficult to open the mouth.
Every person’s situation is different, and the location of gum cancer is also different. If the above symptoms appear, one should consult the doctor in time, so as to realize early detection and early treatment.