{"id":37,"date":"2016-04-25T14:51:21","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T14:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.danajonesdds.com\/?p=37"},"modified":"2022-09-07T20:09:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:09:54","slug":"april-oral-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/april-oral-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month, the team at Dana Jones DDS is focusing on oral cancer awareness. Chances are good you don\u2019t think much about the disease that kills one American every hour &#8212; but you should. Learn more about the risk factors for oral cancer, and what you can expect from an oral cancer screening in 06877. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/meet-the-doctors.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center are here with everything you need to know!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk Factors of Oral Cancer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all adults should undergo regular oral cancer screenings, these examinations are especially crucial for patients who have one or more of the risk factors of the disease. Educate yourself and ensure that you or a loved one receive what could be life-saving early detection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors for oral cancer include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use of any kind<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol consumption combined with tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged UV exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of an ill-fitting denture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A previous oral cancer diagnosis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dentist can perform an oral cancer screening alongside your regular checkup and cleaning &#8212; and there\u2019s never been a better time to receive an exam than during April, as we promote oral cancer awareness!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Cancer Screening: What To Expect<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An oral cancer screening doesn\u2019t take any preparation on your part. Just let your dentist know you\u2019d like to undergo a screening at your dental appointment, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin your screening, your dentist will ask you a series of questions to learn important background information. For example, have <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> noticed anything unusual with your mouth lately? Have others commented on your changing voice or face shape? It\u2019s important that you communicate thoroughly and openly through this portion of the screening. After all, no one knows these details of your oral health better than you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this initial portion of the screening, your dentist will perform a visual and tactile examination of your facial and oral structures. The goal of this portion of the examination is to look for the following signifiers of oral cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumps in the mouth or throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular bumps or sores in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rough patches in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or white lesions in the mouth or on the lips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial asymmetry <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dentist finds anything suspicious, a biopsy will be recommended to determine whether the area is cancerous. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Prevention and Early Detection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can help reduce your chances of developing oral cancer with certain lifestyle changes. Quitting tobacco use, cutting back on alcohol and reducing your exposure to sunlight can all help. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don\u2019t forget to practice healthy habits by undergoing an oral cancer screening alongside your checkup and cleaning every six months! Have you had one this year? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule your appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an oral cancer screening today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month, the team at Dana Jones DDS is focusing on oral cancer awareness. Chances are good you don\u2019t think much about the disease that kills one American every hour &#8212; but you should. Learn more about the risk factors for oral cancer, and what you can expect from an oral cancer screening in 06877. 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