Orlando Preventive Care
Annual Oral Cancer Exam
Oral cancer can be identified early through an annual oral cancer exam at our Orlando dentist office. The American Cancer Society recommends this yearly check-up for all people over 40 years old and every three years for people between 20 and 39 years of age. It is a simple, quick examination where the Orlando dentist or periodontal therapist examines the roof and floor of the mouth, the upper and lower gums, cheeks, lips, throat and tongue for white or red patches that are possible signs of an oral cancer or precancer.
There are approximately 30,000 cases of oral cancer a year resulting in 8,000 – 10,000 deaths per year. Experts report that few deaths from oral cancer would take place if dentists and physicians regularly examined their patients’ mouths for signs of oral cancer. If the oral lesion is found before it metastasizes, the cancer can be cured. Therefore, it makes sense to schedule your annual oral cancer exam. Early detection is the key at our Orlando dentist office of Dynamic Smile Design.
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