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In this issue: Oral Cancer Exam A quick and painless exam that can save your life.
Our
Practice continually looks for advances to ensure that we are providing an
exceptional level of oral heath care for you. We are concerned about oral
cancer and look for it in every patient. We have
recently incorporated ViziLite Plus into our oral screening standard of care.
We find that using ViziLite Plus along with a standard oral cancer screening
examination improves our ability to identify suspicious areas at their
earliest stages. This type exam is similar to proven early detection
procedures such as mammography, PAP smear, and PSA. ViziLite Plus is a simple
and painless examination that gives us the best chance to find any oral
abnormalities at the earliest stage possible. Early detection of
pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring
effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life. The ViziLite Plus exam
Will be offered to you annually. Every
hour of every day, one American dies of oral Cancer. We don't want you
to be a victim. According to the American Dental Association, over 25%
of oral cancers occur in people who do not smoke and have no other risk
factors. Oral
cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it's caught early. When oral
cancer is found at the earliest stage, treatment is quicker, simpler, less
invasive and more than 90% successful. The
American Cancer Society recommends that patients have a complete oral soft
tissue examination at least once a year. Who is at risk for oral Cancer? Primary
Risk Factors: -
Age 40 and Older -
Tobacco use Including "Smokeless" Tobacco Other Risk Factors: -
Heavy or Chronic Alcohol Consumption -
Viral Infections, Particularly HPV 16/18 -
Long-term Exposure to the Sun (Lip Cancer) -
A History of White Or Red Patches on the Oral Tissue What are the Symptoms of Oral Cancer ?
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A Mouth Sore That Does Not Heal -
A White or Red Patch of Tissue -
Difficulty Swallowing -
A Lump or Mass in the Mouth or Neck -
Hoarseness That Lasts for a Long Time -
Pain or Numbness in the Oral/Facial Region -
Pain in the Ear of Long Duration -
A Change in Voice How Can I Reduce My Risk of Oral Cancer? -
Know if You are at risk -
Know the Signs and Symptoms for Oral Cancer -
Avoid Tobacco and Excessive Alcohol -
Tell Your Health Care Provider About Your Risk Factors -
Have a Comprehensive Oral Cancer Screening as Least once a year Let
us create an exceptional smile for you! Brad Durham, DMD, LVIM Rod Strickland, DDS |
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