Here at Longbranch Dental Center in Greenville Tx,we want to ensure that you are getting the utmost dental care and treatment as possible. That is why for the month of April we want to promote Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer occurs in the mouth, throat, neck, and even roof of the month and can be a deadly disease. As stated from the Oral Cancer Foundation, “This year an estimated 51,550 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancers will be diagnosed in the US. Of those individuals, 40 percent will not survive longer than five years, and many who do survive to suffer long-term problems, such as severe facial disfigurement or difficulties with eating and speaking. The death rate associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancers remains particularly high because the cancers routinely are discovered late in their development.” With that being said, Longbranch Dental Center wants to ensure you are coming in for your exam so we can do a full cancer screening.

Symptoms:

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms in your mouth the good news is that they will be very visible. It is important for patients to be aware of the following signs and symptoms. If any of these symptoms are not clearing up in one to two weeks please make an appointment with one of our doctors.

• Sore, or soreness or irritation that doesn’t go away
  • Red or white patches, or pain, tenderness, or numbness in mouth or lips
  • Lumps, thickening tissues, rough spots, crusty or eroded areas
  • Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, or moving your jaw or tongue

If you are on top of your appointments and make sure to come in for your screenings you are doing the best you can to stay oral cancer free. Here at Longbranch Dental Center, we have extensive technology to ensure we are giving you the clearest results possible.

Call our office today to get you and your entire family in for your annual oral cancer screening at 903-455-4161