Importance Of Receiving An Oral Cancer Screening

With the arrival of the new year, it is important to reflect on the state of your oral health. If it has been some time since your last visit for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning, we recommend scheduling your next appointment as soon as possible. Not only do we thoroughly clean the teeth, remove any lingering plaque, and look for signs of decay, but we also check for other conditions such as gum disease and oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 54,000 people have been diagnosed with oral or throat cancer in 2022.

High-Tech Dental Tools Are “Routine” in Our Office!

At Dentistry by Angela Britt, our mission is to help our patients improve and maintain their oral health. One of the most important things we do to achieve that goal happens every time we see you, because that is when we are able to observe and diagnose any problems. We have prepared through education and experience to recognize those problems — and we have invested in current technology to enhance this ability. Read on to learn a bit about some of the “high-tech” diagnostic tools you might see us use during one of your appointments!

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Oral Cancer screening is very important, here is why

Did you know: One person every hour of every day dies of Oral Cancer in America Oral cancer has become a leader in cancer among men Oral cancer has increased in young adults Tobacco users are at higher risk Exposure to the HPV virus increases your risk Most people are not aware of potential risks; however, when detected early, the survival rate for oral cancer is very high. The VELscope exam takes about two minutes, involves no pain or inconvenience, and is completely safe. Abnormal fluorescence patterns aid in detecting unhealthy tissue that sometimes cannot be seen with the naked…