Pain in mouth?

[monty2589]

I've been having pain in my mouth around the back of my jaw and around the back of my teeth. I dip smokeless tobacco and it kind of worries me that it could be cancer but I am also 18 years old and have not had my wisdom teeth cut out so I'm hoping that's what it is. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[Cutiebaby]

I've been having pain in my mouth around the back of my jaw and around the back of my teeth. I dip smokeless tobacco and it kind of worries me that it could be cancer but I am also 18 years old and have not had my wisdom teeth cut out so I'm hoping that's what it is. Does anyone have any ideas?

Well in my personal opinion I don't think you have been dipping long enough to cause cancer ( although I am not stating that it is impossible).
However, I think you should see a dentist. There is a large number of people who have to get their wisdom teeth removed and some also need to have molars out as well due to their jaws becoming impacted. Meaning that the wisdoms cannot continue to grow because of the lack of room and then they cause the molars to "die". You need to take this seriously because the longer you ignore it the worse off it can get. Eventually you will end up with a lovely abscess in your mouth, migraines, vomiting, and the possibility of the infection getting into your blood stream. So yes, please call a dentist. They will take xrays and they will determine what is best for you.