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Oral Cancer Screening
Protect Your Health With Annual Oral Cancer Screenings From Sundance Dental And Orthodontics In Farmington NM
Oral cancer is a severe and life-threatening disease. Every year, over thirty thousand patients will be diagnosed with mouth cancer. Over half of those patients will fall into the illness within five years. Each day, one hundred new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed, and another patient dies from the disease each hour because they didn’t receive care soon enough. The key to surviving a disease like oral cancer is early detection. At Sundance Dental and Orthodontics throughout New Mexico, including Farmington, NM, and Rio Rancho, we protect our patients and help them feel secure by offering regular oral cancer screenings. In addition, we recommend that each patient visit our office annually for an oral cancer screening.
Risk Factors for Mouth Cancer
- Age
- Exposure to UV rays
- Tobacco/alcohol use
- Genetics
- HPV Infection
- Immunosuppressive drugs
The Benefits of a Mouth Cancer Screening:
- Security – Patients who participate in regular oral cancer screenings feel more secure in their oral health. An annual oral cancer screening can give you peace-of-mind, and comfort, knowing that you are doing everything you can to protect yourself.
- Early Detection – At Sundance Dental and Orthodontics in Bloomfield, NM, and Farmington, NM, we have the technology and the means to detect oral cancer at its earliest stage. The earlier a mouth cancer is detected, the better chance a patient has of successful treatment.
- Protection – By participating in regular oral cancer screenings, you can protect yourself from the most harmful effects of oral cancer. In addition, our oral cancer screenings help patients feel safer, knowing that if they had the disease, their dentist would be able to detect it during the most vital stage.
- Convenience – Our oral cancer screening technology makes performing an oral cancer screening easy and convenient. An oral cancer screening requires only a short amount of time and can protect you and help you feel more at ease for an entire year.
To schedule an oral cancer screening, call us at one of our offices in Farmington NM, Rio Rancho NM, Bloomfield NM, Grants NM, or Gallup NM today.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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An oral cancer screening is a quick, painless exam performed by your dentist to check for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth, lips, tongue, and throat.
Early detection is key! Catching oral cancer early makes it easier to treat. Regular screenings can help identify changes before things get serious.
Adults over the age of 40 and those who drink alcohol and smoke tobacco are considered high-risk. Nonetheless, all adults should receive regular oral cancer screenings during regular dental check-ups.
Common symptoms include persistent mouth sores, lumps, red or white patches, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained mouth pain. Early cases usually have no noticeable symptoms, making screenings extremely necessary.
Most dentists perform basic cancer screenings during your regular six-month check-ups. If you’re higher risk, your dentist may recommend more frequent testing.