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- 2021
- March (6)
- A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
- Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
- Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
- This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
- Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
- The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
- February (7)
- Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
- The Different Types of Dentures
- How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
- 4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
- Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out
- Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
- January (6)
- Tips for Winter Tooth Sensitivity
- Hockey Season Is Upon Us - Is Your Star Athlete Ready With Mouth Protection?
- Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
- Flexible RPDs - a Sound, Temporary Way To Replace Missing Teeth
- Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
- Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
- 2020
- December (7)
- Change the Appearance of Your Teeth With Veneers
- Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!
- 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
- Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
- Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
- Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
- November (7)
- Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
- Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
- A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
- 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
- What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?
- A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
- October (6)
- Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
- Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
- How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
- 4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
- Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
- Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
- September (6)
- Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
- Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
- Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
- 3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
- Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
- Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
- August (6)
- Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
- We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
- Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
- Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
- How to Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
- July (7)
- Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
- These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
- Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
- New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
- Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
- Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
- June (6)
- That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
- Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
- Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
- A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
- Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
- Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
- May (7)
- This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
- 4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
- A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
- Maintaining a White Smile
- Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
- Tooth Troubles for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
- 3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
- April (7)
- 4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
- Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
- Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
- Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
- Developing a Good Oral Care Routine
- Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
- Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
- March (6)
- Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
- Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
- 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
- Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
- Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
- February (6)
- What to Do For Mouth Injuries Your Child Might Encounter
- Practice Proactive Prevention to Enhance Your Child's Dental Development
- See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
- Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
- It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
- Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
- January (7)
- 4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
- Importance of Dental Health for Children
- Keep an Eye on Your Young Children's Fluoride Intake
- No Matter When the New Decade Begins, Be Sure You're Partnered With Us for Your Dental Care
- Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
- Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
- 4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
- 2019
- December (6)
- Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
- Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
- 4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
- 3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
- New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
- Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
- November (6)
- Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
- Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
- Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
- Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
- 4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
- Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
- October (7)
- Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
- Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
- Are Dentures Right for You?
- There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
- 3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
- Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
- Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
- September (6)
- How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
- Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
- Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
- The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
- Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
- Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
- August (7)
- Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
- Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
- You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
- Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
- You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
- Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
- If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
- July (6)
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
- Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
- You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
- Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
- June (6)
- See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
- Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
- Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
- 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
- What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
- Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
- May (7)
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- 'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
- You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
- Let Dental Implants Keep Your Smile Healthy
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- An Implant Restoration Could Prevent Bone Loss
- April (6)
- A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
- To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist
- Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
- Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
- Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- March (6)
- Spring Into Better Oral Health
- A Traditional Bridge Might be the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth
- 4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
- No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
- Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
- 3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
- February (6)
- 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
- Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
- Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
- Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
- Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
- January (7)
- 3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
- A New Resolution - Floss!
- How Fillings Make Your Smile Healthy Again
- 3 Tips for Helping Your Child Feel More Comfortable Going to the Dentist
- You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
- Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
- 'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers
- 2018
- December (6)
- NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
- What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
- Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
- Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
- Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
- November (6)
- Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
- Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
- The Connection Between GERD and Oral Health
- 4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
- Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
- Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now
- October (6)
- Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
- Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
- Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
- A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
- 3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
- Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
- September (7)
- Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
- What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
- Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
- A Low Sugar, High Fiber Diet will Help Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
- Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
- August (7)
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- Take Years off Your Smile by Treating Age-Related Dental Problems
- Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
- Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
- 5 Causes of Bad Breath and What You Can Do About It!
- 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
- Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
- July (7)
- Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
- Don't Take a Vacation From Oral Hygiene This Summer!
- Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
- Signs You May Need a Root Canal
- The Importance of Baby Teeth
- What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- What's So Special About Dental Implants?
- June (6)
- Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
- Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
- 3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
- Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
- Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
- RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
- May (7)
- Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
- Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
- Your Denture Options
- Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
- 3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
- 4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health
- April (6)
- Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
- Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel
- Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
- Bad Breath in Children
- Instill Good Dental Habits in Your Child as Early as Possible
- Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
- February (5)
- Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
- Dentures Require Planning and Attention to Detail to Look Natural
- You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
- We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
- Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
- 2017
- November (5)
- Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
- Tooth Decay can be Less of a Problem with Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
- Support Your Child's Dental Development with Preventive Care
- Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
- July (6)
- The Simple Bitewing X-Ray is a Game Changer for Maintaining Dental Health
- Porcelain Veneers: A Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
- 5 Things you can do to Improve Your Child's Future Dental Health
- Loose Adult Teeth Require Immediate Attention and Treatment
- The Benefits Of Dental Crowns
- You Don't have to Suffer from Irritating Canker Sores
- May (5)
- Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
- Could Dentures Be Right for Me?
- Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
- Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
- Artificial Sweeteners are By and Large a Safe Alternative to Sugar
- March (6)
- Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
- Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
- Why Are Porcelain Veneers Effective?
- Be Sure to have These 3 Essentials Covered Beforehand for Veneer Success
- Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
- All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
- 2016
- November (6)
- Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
- Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
- Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
- Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
- Teaching Your Child Good Oral Hygiene Habits
- Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
- July (5)
- Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
- 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
- Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
- Thumb Sucking And Your Child's Developing Smile
- Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
- March (6)
- 4 Advantages to Using Composite Resins for Restoring Teeth
- Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
- Watch for these 4 Signs of Gum Disease
- Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
- 3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
- The Benefits of Dental Implants
- 2015
- December (5)
- Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
- Did You Know? February Is National Children's Dental Health Month!
- Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
- Is Dental Treatment Safe During Pregnancy?
- Treating Dry Mouth is Important for Maintaining Good Oral Health
- 2014
- September (6)
- New Partial Dentures More Comfortable and Durable Than Older Models
- New Guidelines Issued for Administering Antibiotics Before a Dental Procedure
- Bone Grafting can put Implants Back on Your Options List
- 5 Oral Health Care Tips To Remember This Summer
- Removing Bacterial Plaque is Critical to Halting Advancing Gum Disease
- Early Detection is Critical to Surviving Oral Cancer
- August (5)
- Our Arsenal of Weapons in the War Against Gum Disease
- Overcome Oral Cancer With Screenings and Lifestyle Changes
- Taking Precautions Before, During and After Implants Will Help Ensure Success
- Home vs. Professional Teeth Whitening - Weighing Your Options
- Preserving or Restoring Teeth - Both Paths Lead to Better Oral Health
- 2013
- October (6)
- Health Risks of Oral Piercings
- Cancer Treatment and Oral Health: What You Should Know
- Treating Thumb Sucking Now Could Reduce Orthodontic Treatment Later
- Patients in Syracuse Seek Veneers to Mask Dental Blemishes
- Loose Teeth - A Sign of Trouble That Requires Quick Action
- Implant Overdentures: a Marriage of Options for Lower Jaw Tooth Replacement
- 2012
- August (7)
- Can Thumb Sucking Harm Your Child's Teeth?
- Testing Your Knowledge: Do Your Children Have Good Oral Health?
- Enhance Your Smile Through Teeth Whitening
- How Do Dental Implants Help Preserve Your Youthful Appearance?
- Are Dental Implants Okay For Teenagers?
- Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Porcelain Veneers
- Your Dentist May Be Able To Help You Stop Snoring
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Posts for tag: oral cancer

Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in other areas of health—particularly the teeth and gums.
If you or a loved one are undergoing cancer treatment, it's important to get ahead of any potential side effects it may have on dental health. Here are 4 things that can help protect teeth and gums while undergoing cancer treatment.
Get a preliminary dental exam. Before beginning treatment, patients should have their dentist examine their teeth and gums to establish a baseline for current dental health and to treat any problems that may already exist. However, patients should only undergo dental procedures in which the recovery time can be completed before starting radiation or chemotherapy.
Be meticulous about oral hygiene. Undergoing cancer treatment can increase the risks for developing tooth decay or gum disease. That's why it's important that patients thoroughly brush and floss everyday to reduce bacterial plaque buildup that causes disease. Patients should also reduce sugar in their diets, a prime food source for bacteria, and eat “teeth-friendly” foods filled with minerals like calcium and phosphorous to keep teeth strong.
Keep up regular dental visits. The physical toll that results from cancer treatment often makes it difficult to carry on routine activities. Even so, patients should try to keep up regular dental visits during their treatment. Besides the extra disease prevention offered by dental cleanings, the dentist can also monitor for any changes in oral health and provide treatment if appropriate.
Minimize dry mouth. Undergoing cancer treatment can interfere with saliva production and flow. This can lead to chronic dry mouth and, without the full protection of saliva against dental disease, could increase the risk of tooth decay or gum disease. Patients can minimize dry mouth by drinking more water, using saliva boosters and discussing medication alternatives with their doctor.
It may not be possible to fully avoid harm to your oral health during cancer treatment, and some form of dental restoration may be necessary later. But following these guidelines could minimize the damage and make it easier to regain your dental health afterward.
If you would like more information on dental care during cancer treatment, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Oral Health During Cancer Treatment.”

With college, a full-time job and an upcoming wedding to plan, Brooke Vitense had the hectic life of an average young woman in her twenties. But a chance discovery one morning would completely upend her normal life.
That morning Brook noticed white spots on the underside of her tongue while brushing her teeth. Not long after, she pointed out the spots to her dentist during her regular dental checkup. He recommended having the spots biopsied, just to be safe. She needed a wisdom tooth removed, so she scheduled the biopsy with her oral surgeon to coincide with the tooth extraction.
She soon forgot about the biopsy — until her dentist contacted her about the results. The lesions were pre-cancerous: he recommended she have them and a portion of her tongue removed surgically as soon as possible.
She underwent the procedure, but that wasn't the end of her ordeal. The follow-up pathology report indicated cancerous cells in the tissue excised during the procedure. To ensure elimination of any remaining cancerous cells they would need to remove more of her tongue as well as the lymph nodes from her neck.
Brooke survived her cancer experience and has since resumed her life. Her story, though, highlights some important facts about oral cancer.
Oral cancer is life-threatening. Although cases of oral cancer are rarer than other types of malignancies, the survival rate is low (50%). This is because lesions or other abnormalities are often dismissed as simple sores. Like any cancer, the earlier it's detected and treated, the better the chances for survival.
Anyone of any age can develop oral cancer. While most cases occur in older adults, young and otherwise healthy people like Brooke are not immune. It's important for everyone to make healthy lifestyle choices (good oral hygiene and nutrition, moderate alcohol use and avoidance of tobacco) and see a dentist whenever you see an abnormal sore or spot in your mouth.
Regular dental checkups are crucial for early detection. Had Brooke not seen her dentist soon after discovering the spots on her tongue, her survivability could have been drastically lower. Regular dental visits (and cancer screenings if you're at high risk) could mean all the difference in the world.
If you would like more information on the signs and treatment of oral cancer, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can watch Brooke's interview by visiting How a Routine Dental Visit Saved My Life

This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people died from the disease. The 5-year survival rate for oral cancer is only around 57%, making it more deadly than many other types of cancer. But if oral cancer is caught and treated early, the 5-year survival rate jumps to over 80%. This is one reason why regular dental checkups are so important—we can be your best ally in detecting oral cancer in its early stages.
Oral cancer is particularly dangerous because it often develops without pain or obvious symptoms. Early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment, but signs of the disease frequently go unnoticed until the cancer is advanced. Fortunately, dentists and dental hygienists are trained to recognize signs of oral cancer in the early stages, when it is most treatable. Oral cancer can appear on any surface of the mouth and throat, with the tongue being the most common site, particularly along the sides, followed by the floor of the mouth. As part of a regular dental exam, we examine these surfaces for even subtle signs of the disease.
Screenings performed at the dental office are the best way to detect oral cancer, but between dental visits it's a good idea to check your own mouth for any of the following: white or red patches, lumps, hard spots, spots that bleed easily or sores that don't heal. Let us know if any of these symptoms don't go away on their own within two or three weeks.
Using tobacco in any form is a major risk factor for oral cancer, especially in combination with alcohol consumption. Although the majority of people diagnosed with oral cancer are over age 55, the fastest growing segment of new diagnoses are among young people due to the rise in cases of sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) in young adults.
A routine dental visit can do much more than preventing and treating tooth decay and gum disease—it might even save your life! If you have questions about oral cancer or are concerned about possible symptoms, call us as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more dangerous type of disease — oral cancer.
There are several risk factors for oral cancer, including those you can't do much about like your genetic makeup or unknown elements in the environment. But there are factors you can influence with your actions.
You're probably familiar with the links between tobacco use (both smoked and smokeless) and oral cancer. But excessive alcohol use could also increase your risk, as can risky sexual behavior that could expose you to human papilloma virus (HPV) 16.
And what you eat — or don't eat — could also influence your cancer risk. Research over the last half century has uncovered a link between diet and cancer. Cancer development seems to begin with damage to DNA, the genetic material that “tells” each of our cells what it is and what it does in the body. Substances called carcinogens found in the environment — including the foods we eat — can damage our DNA and open the door for cancer to development.
But some foods also contain elements that protect our DNA from carcinogenic damage. Some of these are known as antioxidants, which protect cells from unstable molecules called free radicals. You'll find antioxidants, as well as other protective substances like fiber, vitamins and lycopene in plant-based foods, particularly fruits and vegetables.
Eating a plant-based diet also means you'll eat fewer foods that contribute to the rise of free radicals like saturated fat, animal protein and nitrates (a chemical that occurs in some food processing). A healthy diet, along with quitting tobacco use and moderating alcohol consumption, will help not only preventing decay or gum disease, it will also drastically lower your risk for oral cancer.
If you would like more information on oral cancer prevention, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Diet and Prevention of Oral Cancer.”

Like a shadowy figure hovering at the edge of the movie frame, cancer may be scariest when you can't see it clearly. That's why, instead of looking away, many people have chosen to take a proactive attitude toward the disease. They're learning about the benefits of prevention, early detection and treatment — and so can you. How much do you know about oral cancer? Here are five fast facts.
Oral cancer isn't just an older person's disease.
In the past, people over 40 years of age were the main population group in which oral cancer was found. But in recent years, a growing number of young people have also been diagnosed with the disease. The sexually transmitted Human Papilloma Virus (HPV16) is thought to be responsible for the increase in oral cancer among younger people.
Oral cancer can de deadly.
While it accounts for just 2-3% of all cancers, its survival rate is far lower than lots of cancers you've heard more about. Why? Because its symptoms can be hard to tell from more benign mouth sores, and isn't caught in the early stage often enough. When discovered in its later stages, the 5-year survival rate for this disease is just 58%.
There are several risk factors for oral cancer.
Moderate to heavy drinkers and users of tobacco products — whether smoked or smokeless — are at far greater risk than non-users. Chronic exposure to the sun, besides leading to skin cancer, is also clearly associated with cancers of the lip. And, because of HPV, the same risk factors for other sexually transmitted diseases apply to oral cancer as well. Genetic predisposition also plays a role, as it does in many other diseases.
Lifestyle choices can decrease the odds of getting oral cancer.
Obviously, giving up tobacco, moderating alcohol consumption and avoiding risky sexual behavior will mitigate these risk factors. But you can also lessen your chances of getting the disease by eating a healthy diet. Studies have shown that a high intake of fruits and vegetables is protective against oral cancer — and other cancers as well.
Early detection boosts the survival rate for oral cancer above 80%.
Yet the earliest symptoms of oral cancer are hard for many people to distinguish from common maladies like cold sores. What's the best way to detect it? Do something you should be doing anyway — get regular dental checkups! We're trained to find the signs of a potential problem via a quick, painless screening that can be done at your routine checkup. We can also schedule biopsies or other diagnostic tests if they're needed.
If you have concerns about oral cancer, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Oral Cancer” and “Diet and Prevention of Oral Cancer.”