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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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Published by Oasis Dental in Cosmetic Dentistry · 13 April 2018
Tags: AprilOralCancerAwareness


Oral cancer is something that is often left undetected until it is much too late to change its course and properly treat it. For those that are diagnosed with this detrimental condition, nearly 40% die from the cancer within the first five years. With these staggering numbers and the contributing factors that amplify the likelihood of the development of cancers like this, April has been deemed Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

The staff at Oasis Dental would like to encourage anyone to come by for a complimentary oral cancer screening in our Rancho Cucamonga, CA office. The earlier that cancer of this nature can be found, the better opportunities that exist to treat it as effectively as possible and avoid these staggering mortality rates and subsequent disfigurements that stem from developing the cancer.

While traditionally those most at risk for developing oral cancer are over the age of 50, worsened still by heavily drinking and smoking, these statistics are no guarantees. In fact, oral cancer has developed more in younger people over the last several years, attributed to contact with the sexually transmitted HPV virus. Being mindful of the warning symptoms can help you to find the appropriate treatment and diagnosis when conventional methods can still improve your condition.

Warning Symptoms of Oral Cancer

- Soreness, irritation or a sore that does not heal
- Lumps, thickening tissue, rough spots, eroded areas of the mouth
- Difficulty chewing and swallowing
- Tenderness of the mouth, numbness, red/white patches
 
If you have these conditions, and they do not improve over the span of a few weeks’ time, you should see your dentist or physician.
 
The more you know about these warning signs and the importance of annual screenings, the better you can catch these conditions before treatment is ineffective. Contact Oasis Dental today for a complimentary screening for oral cancer during the month of April.
 
Complimentary oral cancer screening is valid only from April 16-30, 2018.
 
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