Are you taking every step to protect the health of your mouth? Maintaining robust oral hygiene does more than protect your teeth against cavities. By attending regular cleanings and examinations with your dentist, they are able to check your mouth for the signs of oral cancer. Because this form of disease can produce little to… Read more »
When is it time to visit your dentist outside of routine cleanings? Sometimes taking care of your oral health requires more than only brushing and flossing your teeth. If you have noticed an abrupt change to the tissues of your mouth, it could be time to schedule a visit to receive an oral cancer screening…. Read more »
Maintaining the health of your smile requires more than standard brushing and flossing at home. Attending routine checkups allows your dentist to examine your mouth for the signs of oral cancer at each visit. This particular form of cancer can spread aggressively throughout your mouth and to other parts of your body, so it is… Read more »
Treating any disease begins with its identification. Attending your semiannual examinations and cleanings allows your dentist to inspect your mouth for the signs of oral cancer. While oral cancer may seem rare, be vigilant in attending examinations because it can be deadly when it develops. The American Cancer Society estimates that oral cancer claims about… Read more »
Oral cancer may seem like something that is rare, and while it is infrequent, it is also very dangerous. Around half of the 43,000 people who will receive a diagnosis will perish from the disease within the following five years. As an aggressive form of cancer, it is important to catch this as soon as… Read more »
While you might be able to think of other things to celebrate during the month of April that are a bit more lighthearted, we encourage you to take time to recognize it as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. In doing so, you will be reminded of the best approach to caring for your smile and preventing… Read more »
While there is a lot of misinformation out there about cancer and prevention – there are a few things we know for sure. First, to prevent (and fight) cancer, you’ll need a strong immune system. The best way to achieve that is to make sure you’re getting all of the proper nutrients each day. Next,… Read more »
The key to treating any cancer is early detection – the earlier you’re able to catch it, the easier it is to treat. However, this isn’t always possible. Many people are unaware of who is even at risk for a condition like oral cancer – let alone know the symptoms associated with the condition. Fortunately,… Read more »
Visiting your dentist throughout the year is crucial to your oral health – and not just because they professionally clean your teeth. When your dentist looks inside your mouth, they’re looking for things like infections or signs of oral cancer. How do you check for oral cancer? The exam your dentist performs is easy and… Read more »
Any disease, dental disease or otherwise, is always best caught in its earliest stages. In many cases, it is not only easier to control, but it may be reversible or completely eliminated. Take oral cancer for instance. In the United States a person dies from oral cancer every hour. That’s 24 people a day. Of… Read more »
