Oral Cancer Check

Alcohol consumption also compounds the risk of developing oral cancer posed by tobacco.
In light of the fact that more than 34,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer annually, it is a good thing that dentists regularly perform exams to detect cancers of the mouth. Such exams are very important since early detection leads to treatment, which leads to better outcomes. When oral cancer is detected in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 80 percent to 90 percent. However, if oral cancer is left undetected for as little as a few months, the survival rate after five years drops to 55 percent. As with any disease, the best approach is prevention. All forms of tobacco products damage the DNA of cells in the mouth. Other risk factors include heavy alcohol consumption.

Oral cancer usually occurs in people over the age of 45 but can develop at any age. Regular checkups that include an examination of the entire mouth can detect precancerous conditions or the early stages of oral cancer. At the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry, we can answer all your questions and help you decide what will work best for you. For experienced and comprehensive dentistry we invite you to call (972) 625-2222 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 5000 Main Street at South Colony Boulevard, Suite 206, The Colony, where we feel a deep responsibility and commitment to provide the very best care with state-of-the-art technology. Most dental insurance accepted.

Did you know?
Alcohol consumption also compounds the risk of developing oral cancer posed by tobacco because a compound in alcohol (aldehyde) increases the absorption of cancer-causing substances in tobacco.

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