Croaky voice Could signal NERVE DAMAGE

Surprisingly it’s not just your teeth and gums your dentist is checking to ensure you’re in good health. “Even something like a patient with a croaky voice would concern me as it could be a sign of nerve damage or even oral cancer,” says Neil Sikka.

“As part of any routine oral cancer screening, which I perform during every check-up, I always check a patient’s lips, tongue, cheek, the floor of their mouth, hard and soft palate, and throat. If a patient had a persistent croaky voice that had lasted longer than two weeks it shouldn’t be ignored.”