{"id":1798,"date":"2022-11-15T05:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T05:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodbridgedentalcare.com\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2022-10-13T17:53:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T17:53:06","slug":"the-importance-of-screening-for-oral-cancer-dentist-in-woodbridge-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodbridgedentalcare.com\/Dentist-Lake-Ridge\/the-importance-of-screening-for-oral-cancer-dentist-in-woodbridge-va\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Screening for Oral Cancer | Dentist in Woodbridge VA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Like with every form of cancer, early diagnosis can have a profound impact on the success of your treatment. Regular screenings are your first line of defense against oral cancer and our dentist is thoroughly trained in screening for oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your screening, our Woodbridge, VA dental team<\/a> will check your lips, tongue, gums, mouth, and throat for any abnormalities that could be or become cancerous. We will give careful consideration to any symptoms you may be experiencing. If you have experienced any oral cancer symptoms for more than two weeks without improvement, schedule an appointment and tell your dentist in 22192<\/a> immediately. Symptoms that could indicate oral cancer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfEar pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfMouth sores that don’t heal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfWhite or red patches in your mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfDramatic weight loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfLumps or swelling in or around your mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfSore throat without other sinus symptoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfSensation of something caught in the back of your throat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfPain or difficulty in swallowing, speaking, or moving your jaw or tongue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One adult American dies of oral cancer every hour. <\/strong>Though anyone can develop oral cancer, some factors can increase your risks. Some of the most common risk factors include: genetic predisposition, prolonged sun exposure, unhealthy diet, smoking, chewing tobacco, and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. Oral cancer is more common in men than women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever the cause, the success of treatment depends on the size, type, and stage of the cancer. Early detection can play a critical role in your successful recovery. When found in early stages,oral cancers have an 80\u201390% survival rate.<\/strong> Oral cancers<\/a> that are found in early or precancerous stages can often be removed and require less invasive procedures to treat. Later stages of cancer are likely to be larger and more complex and often have spread far beyond your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like more information about oral cancer and oral cancer screening, contact our Woodbridge, VA dental office<\/a> for a consultation or to schedule a comprehensive dental exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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