General
Lower your risk for this dangerous disease by getting regular exams and screenings!
About
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer can develop in tissues of the mouth. Most often, we see it in the lips, roof of the mouth, floor of the mouth, back of the throat, or in the salivary glands. If not detected early, oral cancer can be fatal. Patients diagnosed with oral cancer may need to undergo chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Prevention & Early Detection Are Key
Early Detection Is Essential
At the Dental Arts Center, we offer oral cancer screenings as a part of every routine dental exam we perform. Therefore, our patients are thoroughly screened for oral cancer every six months during their regular cleaning appointments. During the screening, our dentists will examine all tissues in the mouth thoroughly for any precancerous markers, including sores or discoloration. They will also feel around for any abnormalities, such as lumps in the tissue. If an abnormality is discovered, they may recommend a biopsy.
Why Early Detection Matters
When it comes to oral cancer, early detection is key to a positive outcome and even survival. When undetected in its early stages, oral cancer can quickly spread to the lungs and other organs. The prognosis gets worse each day the cancer goes undetected. If you have not been making it to your dental exams and cleanings at least one time every six months, please schedule an appointment with us for a full exam and oral cancer screening.
Who Is At Risk For Oral Cancer?
Every person is at some level of risk for oral cancer. However, some lifestyle choices, such as smoking and chewing tobacco, greatly increase that risk. Therefore, those who smoke cigarettes, cigars or pipes have an advanced risk of mouth, throat or larynx cancer. Additionally, those who smoke and drink heavily increase their risk even further. However, research into risk factors for oral cancer has indicated that the use of chewing tobacco poses the single greatest risk, as those who use smokeless tobacco are at a 50 times greater risk of developing oral cancer than non-users. Lastly, minimizing UV exposure and wearing sunscreen is also important, as those exposed to direct sunlight for long time periods are also at a greater risk for oral cancer, which most often develops in the lips.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Prevention Is Key
Early Detection
Is Essential & Saves Lives
Oral Cancer can be very scary and is certainly life-threatening. To prevent our patients from having to deal with this awful disease that could claim their life, we thoroughly screen for oral cancer every 6 months, at each routine dental exam.
Eddie Lorents, DDS
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