Health & Fitness
Oral Cancer Screenings Save Lives
Over 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year. The Smilist provides screenings to detect oral cancer.
According to the American Dental Association almost 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year. When it comes to oral cancer, early detection is everything. When the condition is detected early, patients can expect an 80-90% survival rate. That number drops significantly if oral cancer is detected late.
Oral Cancer Warnings Signs & Symptoms
- a sore that bleeds easily or doesn't go away
- red or white patches
- pain, tenderness or numbness in mouth or lips
- a lump, thickening, rough spot, crust or small eroded area
- difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or moving your tongue or jaw
- a change in the way your teeth fit together when you close your mouth
Oral cancer screenings are non-invasive and take only a few minutes. Dental offices, like the Smilist Dental, offer these screens during regular dental check-ups. The exams typically include a visual and tactile exploration of the interior of the mouth and underside of the chin and neck areas. A special light is also used to aid in the discovery of tissues that might be suspicious.
