Smoking and drinking habits will push you into the high risk group for developing oral cancer. True, there are who smoke like a chimney and drink like a fish that live well into 90's. And others who don't have a drink or smoke but died of lung cancer. These are exceptions rather than the norm. If you drink and/or smoke please quit now as the risk is too great. There are medications that can help you quit so do NOT delay. Also do yourself a favor and go see a dentist for oral cancer screening. DP