{"id":65,"date":"2019-04-05T13:02:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T13:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2019-04-30T13:06:31","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T13:06:31","slug":"your-dentist-reminds-you-to-look-out-for-oral-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/your-dentist-reminds-you-to-look-out-for-oral-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Reminds You to Look Out for Oral Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stop-cancer-sign-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"stop cancer sign\" class=\"wp-image-66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stop-cancer-sign-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stop-cancer-sign-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stop-cancer-sign-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stop-cancer-sign.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, making it the ideal\ntime for you to think about this serious disease and take steps to fight it.\nAlthough most people believe they aren\u2019t at risk for oral cancer simply because\nthey do not smoke, that is a serious mistake! <em>Anyone <\/em>can develop cancer, regardless of their lifestyle, habits,\ngender, or age. Taking the time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">visit\nyour dentist in Carrollton<\/a> for an oral cancer screening could aid in early\ndetection and perhaps even save your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should always be on the lookout for any changes in your\nbody that might point to a medical problem. Some common signs and symptoms of\noral cancer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A sore throat that won\u2019t go away<\/li><li>Odd lumps or swelling in or around the mouth<\/li><li>Patches of discoloration in or around the mouth<\/li><li>Stiffness in the jaw or neck<\/li><li>Unexplained voice changes<\/li><li>Loose teeth or teeth that no longer fit properly\ntogether<\/li><li>The sensation that something is caught in the\nthroat<\/li><li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you may be diligent about paying attention to the\nmessages your body is sending, but sometimes, the signs of oral cancer are\nextremely subtle. Especially when the disease is in its earliest stages, you\nmight not be aware that anything is wrong. That\u2019s one reason why it\u2019s so\nimportant for a professional to screen you for oral cancer at least once a\nyear. Dentists and hygienists are specifically trained to spot areas of\nconcern, so they might be able to alert you to a problem well before you would\nhave noticed it on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Detection Saves Lives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overall 5-year survival rate for individuals with oral\ncancer is 65 percent. However, the survival rate is much higher \u2014 over 80\npercent \u2014 when the disease is diagnosed in its early stages. Individuals who\nneglect regular screenings and give the cancer a chance to spread to distant\nparts of the body have a survival rate that is below 40 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clearly, early detection is one of the key factors in an\noral cancer patient\u2019s long-term survival prospects. Furthermore, if the cancer\ngets caught early on, treatments tends to be much less extensive and invasive\nthan in more advanced cases. Sometimes, surgery is all that is necessary to\nremove a small abnormal growth. Conversely, advanced cancer often may require\nmultiple surgeries along with chemotherapy and radiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is in your best interests to get screened for oral\ncancer. The process is quick and painless, and it could even save your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Moji Chandy is a general dentist who has been helping patients achieve better oral and overall health for more than 12 years. She includes an oral cancer screening as part of a routine preventive checkup in her office. If it is time for your next screening, or you have any concerns about your oral health, Dr. Chandy and our team are ready to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a> at 972-492-6700.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, making it the ideal time for you to think about this serious disease and take steps to fight it. Although most people believe they aren\u2019t at risk for oral cancer simply because they do not smoke, that is a serious mistake! 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