{"id":110,"date":"2019-06-03T07:32:16","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T11:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2025-10-06T19:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:42:41","slug":"why-an-oral-cancer-screening-is-offered-during-a-dental-check-up-and-why-you-should-say-yes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/why-an-oral-cancer-screening-is-offered-during-a-dental-check-up-and-why-you-should-say-yes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why an Oral Cancer Screening is Offered During a Dental Check-Up (and Why You Should Say \u201cYes\u201d)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s said that \u201ctiming is on your side.\u201d That\u2019s especially true about increased awareness of oral cancer and the opportunity for an oral cancer screening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The facts about oral cancer and its symptoms are a healthy motivation. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation thousands of deaths happen annually as a result of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And many of those fatal outcomes could be prevented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Oral-Cancer-Screening-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"Oral Cancer Screening during check-ups\" width=\"435\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Oral-Cancer-Screening-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Oral-Cancer-Screening.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>It\u2019s time for awareness<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that oral cancer can be prevented. And prevention begins by being aware of the causes and symptoms and how they affect your mouth and overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral cancer can invade areas of your mouth including your tongue, throat, neck, and jawline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle tops the list of causes in over 90 percent of oral cancer diagnoses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco and alcohol use. Data also reveals that oral cancer is being discovered among non-tobacco users and among those who rarely or infrequently consume alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human papilloma virus (HPV16) is present in an increasing number of cases. HPV ranks as the top source of oral cancer cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Diet, poor oral hygiene, and over exposure to ultra-violet radiation round out the list of causes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to be alert and prepared about oral cancer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral cancer warning signs shouldn\u2019t be ignored. Your mouth, tongue, and throat will reveal certain changes if oral cancer is present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this instance, pain might or might not occur. It\u2019s essential to notice any sores, lesions, or areas within your mouth that are slow to heal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms to observe include:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or white skin patches in your mouth or on your tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lump or thickened area of skin on your tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling numbness in your mouth, neck, or face<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the sensation that something is caught in your throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouth bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sore throat that persists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Staying aware of oral cancer risks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your routine dental examinations and teeth cleanings are key to oral cancer awareness. These check-ups provide a thorough inspection of any abnormalities in your mouth region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/services\/oral-cancer-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral cancer screenings are also recommended<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The screening is quick, painless, and saves time when you include it in your dental check-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An oral cancer screening can detect any abnormal tissue within your mouth, on your tongue, and in your throat. Suspicious tissue can be biopsied to determine if any additional treatment is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule an oral cancer screening as your first-line-of-defense against oral cancer risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your St. Petersburg cosmetic dentistry specialist, Dr.\u00a0 Roberto Macedo, DDS, MS, PhD.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about any questions or concerns you have about oral cancer. Schedule your next dental examination and ask about an oral cancer screening.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s said that \u201ctiming is on your side.\u201d That\u2019s especially true about increased awareness of oral cancer and the opportunity for an oral cancer screening. The facts about oral cancer and its symptoms are a healthy motivation. 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