{"id":328,"date":"2019-04-14T21:40:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-14T21:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2019-04-24T21:41:25","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T21:41:25","slug":"dentist-in-waterbury-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/dentist-in-waterbury-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Oral Cancer Awareness with Your Dentist in Waterbury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/oral-cancer-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"oral cancer\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/oral-cancer-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/oral-cancer-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/oral-cancer-1024x678.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You work hard to keep your smile healthy to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Did you know there is another danger that may be lurking in your mouth? Oral cancer is more common than you might believe. In fact, the Oral Cancer Foundation estimates 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with it this year. Unfortunately, only 57% of those who are diagnosed will survive 5 years or longer. Do not worry. You can benefit from early detect with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">routine screening<\/a> from your dentist in Waterbury.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral Cancer Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates 1 person per hour every\nday dies from oral cancer. The mortality rate is higher than many cancers\nbecause the disease often is not found until it has reached advanced stages or\nspread to other areas of the body. This is often the result of late detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not common knowledge oral cancer screenings are\nnecessary or available during routine preventive dental appointments. As a\nresult, April is dedicated as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Dental professionals\nthroughout the United States come together to educate the public about oral\ncancer and the availability of screenings. 80% of new oral cancer cases can be\ndetected early by a dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I Need an Oral Cancer Screening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral cancer is classified as those that affect the head and\nneck; however, brain cancer is in a separate category. Often, it is thought\nthose who smoke are the only ones at risk of oral cancer. While your risk of it\nis significantly higher if you use tobacco, anyone can develop mouth cancer,\nwhich is why it is vital you have a regular screening during your semi-annual\ncleaning and checkup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist performs a quick and painless examination to\nevaluate your mouth and oral structures to look for any abnormalities, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sores on the lips or mouth that will not heal.<\/li><li>Red or white patches on the oral tissues.<\/li><li>Rough patches in the mouth.<\/li><li>Lumps or bumps on the inside of your mouth.<\/li><li>Loose teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides obvious signs, they will also discuss potential\nsymptoms you have, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mouth pain.<\/li><li>Difficulty moving the tongue or jaw.<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing.<\/li><li>Feeling like something is caught in the throat. <\/li><li>Ear pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentist finds a concerning area, a biopsy is taken\nto test it for cancerous or precancerous cells. Your dentist will inform you of\nthe results and discuss if any additional treatment is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentist Near Me for Mouth Cancer Screenings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy teeth and gums are not the only reason to visit your\ndentist twice a year. It is vital to detecting oral cancer early. If you have\nnot been to your dentist in the past 6 months, do not wait any longer to\nschedule an appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Waterbury Smiles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Marini and\nDr. Mancini<\/a> are committed to improving our patients\u2019 quality of life\nthrough superior dental care. We offer a variety of preventive services,\nincluding oral cancer screenings. If it is time for your semi-annual visit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Waterbury Smiles\ntoday<\/a> to schedule an appointment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You work hard to keep your smile healthy to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Did you know there is another danger that may be lurking in your mouth? Oral cancer is more common than you might believe. In fact, the Oral Cancer Foundation estimates 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with it this year. 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