3. Difficulty Chewing and Swallowing
When you have tongue cancer or any type of oral cancer it can impair the functionality of your jaw. This may make it hard to chew and to swallow. It can also make it hard to talk. When the cancer is developing, it can cause the jaw to start to swell. This can cause even more pain as well as many dental issues such as problems with partials, dentures, or other types of dental restorations.
Jaw pain that is persistent for several weeks should be discussed with your doctor or your dentist. Your doctor or dentist will then be able to determine what is causing jaw pain. Since there are many different issues that can cause a person to experience jaw pain, it is important to get a medical evaluation in order to determine the cause so that the right treatment can be provided and if it is tongue cancer, treatment can be started right away.