April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. We want to review some of the basics to help our readers understand their risks when it comes to oral cancer. What is oral cancer? Cancer that develops in tissues of the mouth (oral cavity) or the throat area which lies behind the mouth … [Read more...]
How Oral Cancer Spreads
Oral cancer, like all cancers, begins in cells. Healthy cells grow and divide to form new cells, which take the place of old cells that die off. But sometimes this process goes haywire. Cells needlessly form and divide, or old cells refuse to die off. These extra cells form … [Read more...]
Fact or fiction: Adult oral health quiz
How well do you think you know your teeth? Put your knowledge to the test! Question: When is it time to toss your toothbrush? Answer: Don’t wait until the bristles are all bent over or falling out - replace your toothbrush every three to four months. Obviously, rinse the … [Read more...]
Oral Cancer: Should I Get Checked Before I Have Symptoms?
Oral cancer may be easier to treat if it is found early.Screening tests can identify the disease even before you have symptoms. For oral cancer, the process is simple. Your dentist looks in your mouth for early signs of cancer. Dentists Look for Cancer The American Cancer … [Read more...]
Watch Your Mouth
It’s so important to catch cancer in its early stages. This is especially true for oral cancer. A major reason many people die from oral cancer is due to late diagnosis. It’s really important to get an oral screening once a year to check for oral cancer. Don’t worry, oral … [Read more...]
