Oral Cancer Screening For Early Detection
Eberhardt Dentistry
Oral Cancer Screening in Akron, OH
Oral cancer causes nearly 10,000 deaths a year in the United States. According to the American Dental Association, early detection can prevent the risk of dying for most oral cancer patients. Scheduling an oral cancer screening appointment with Eberhardt Dentistry can help detect abnormal tissue early.
What Causes Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer is the leading cause of throat, head, and neck cancer. Nearly 25% of all people with oral cancer have no known risk factors. However, according to the American Cancer Society, the following are risk factors for oral cancer:- Smoking or chewing tobacco
- Drinking alcohol
- Contracting the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Your sex—men are twice as likely to develop oral cancer
What Are Oral Cancer Symptoms?
Oral cancers usually are squamous cell carcinomas, a type of skin cancer. Many people miss early symptoms or mistake cancer on the floor of the mouth or the soft palate as a canker sore. You should see a dentist or other health professional if you experience symptoms in your mouth, including:- A sore that won’t heal
- Loose teeth
- White or dark patches
- A lump or growth
- Difficulty swallowing
