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Oral cancer is one of the most serious and least talked-about health conditions that a dentist can help detect. What makes it particularly dangerous is that early-stage oral cancer often causes no pain and produces no symptoms that are obvious to the untrained eye. By the time most patients notice something wrong on their own, the condition has frequently progressed to a more advanced stage where treatment becomes more complex and outcomes are less predictable.
At Restore Dental Aesthetics, we include an oral cancer screening at every routine exam visit. The screening takes only a few minutes and involves a careful visual and physical examination of all the soft tissues in and around your mouth. If we find anything that concerns us, we will refer you promptly to the appropriate specialist for further evaluation.
What we examine during an oral cancer screening:
Over 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. When detected early, the survival rate exceeds 80 percent. When caught late, that number drops dramatically. The difference between an early and late diagnosis is often nothing more than whether someone had a regular dental exam that included a proper screening.
Many patients assume that oral cancer only affects people who smoke or use tobacco. While tobacco and alcohol use are among the most significant risk factors, oral cancer can develop in anyone, including people with no risk factors at all. The human papillomavirus (HPV) has also become a leading cause of oral cancers, particularly in younger adults who have never used tobacco.
Because the screening is included in your routine visit at no additional charge, there is no reason to skip it. A few extra minutes during your exam could make a life-changing difference.
Common risk factors for oral cancer:
Most early changes are painless, which is exactly what makes them easy to miss. Here are things worth paying attention to on your own:
If you notice any of these, do not wait for your next scheduled visit. Call us and come in sooner.
Our staff is here to help answer any questions
and book your consultation.
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
288 Washington St
Peabody, MA 01960
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