Firozabad's Oral Cancer Crisis: Tobacco and Intoxicating Toothpastes Fueling Alarming Rise

• Firozabad Medical College Hospital's Dental Department sees a continuous increase in oral cancer patients.
• High tobacco consumption and use of intoxicating toothpastes are identified as primary causes.
• Symptoms include mouth ulcers and restricted mouth opening; every fourth person in Firozabad is affected.
• Dr. Kiran, head of the Dental Department, treats 10-12 oral cancer patients daily and has saved hundreds of lives.
• Oral cancer cases in Firozabad show a concerning rise from 192 in 2017 to 404 in 2025 (projected).