Help Prevent Oral Cancer With Screenings at Longbranch Dental Center in Greenville
During the month of April, Longbranch Dental Center is helping to raise awareness about oral cancer by offering oral cancer screenings with every dental exam. The Oral Cancer Foundation predicts that approximately 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. With early detection and diagnosis, this deadly disease can be caught and treated with an oral cancer screening at your Greenville dentist.
Important Facts to Know:
- Oral cancer strikes approximately 40,000 American adults annually
- Smoking, using tobacco, and heavy drinking are prime risk factors for developing oral cancer
- Over 25% of adults diagnosed with oral cancer don’t drink heavily or smoke
- Regular visits to our Greenville dentists at Longbranch Dental Center can lead to early diagnosis and treatment
The main risk factors for developing oral cancer is smoking, tobacco use and heavy drinking. However, the fastest growing patient profile developing oral cancer are young, healthy, nonsmoking adults due that have the HPV virus.
It’s important to recognize the symptoms of oral cancer. These symptoms include:
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- A sore throat that doesn’t heal
- A white or red patch or a lump on the inside of the mouth, especially if it doesn’t heal in a few days
- Tongue pain, jaw pain, or jaw stiffness that doesn’t go away
At Longbranch Dental Center in Greenville, we perform oral cancer screenings during our routine dental exams. It is important to point out to our Greenville dentist if you have, or are currently experiencing any of the symptoms of oral cancer. If a problem is found, our dentists will perform a biopsy and send the sample to a local lab for analysis. if a problem is discovered, we will provide a recommendation to a oral cancer specialist.
Contact Us Today
If you are interested in scheduling an oral cancer screening in Greenville, contact Longbranch Dental Center today or request an online appointment.