Why Go For Oral Cancer Screening?
Oral cancer is a serious health concern. The most common sites for oral cancer are the tongue, lips, gums, and the roof and floor of the mouth. While anyone can develop oral cancer, certain lifestyle choices can increase your risk. Usually, men are twice as likely to be affected compared to women. Individuals over 50, especially those who smoke heavily and consume alcohol regularly, face an increased risk of this disease. Additional significant risk factors include:
- UV Radiation: Exposure to sunlight or artificial sunlamps.
- Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD): Ongoing acid reflux.
- Previous Radiation Treatment: A history of radiation in the head and neck area.
- Chemical Exposure: Contact with harmful chemicals or substances.
- Poor Diet: Deficiencies in essential nutrients.
We at Dennis Dental Care understand the risks. With advanced technologies, our dentists can decrease the risks of oral cancer mortality. However, there has been a spike in oropharyngeal cancer cases because of the HPV virus.
Contact us and take action today to reduce the risk!
The Importance of Awareness in Oral Cancer
In spite of being the top ten most common forms of cancer, oral cancer has progressed in terms of research, prevention, detection, and treatment. These advancements have refined patient outcomes. Visit our clinic in Ellet, OH for oral screening as soon as possible. With early detection, the survival rate exceeds 80%
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