It’s not uncommon to hear about the importance of screening for skin, colon or breast cancer. What we don’t hear much about is oral cancer. Unfortunately, this type of cancer has been on the rise in recent years. As with many diseases, screening and early detection remain one of the best ways to improve the prognosis of this devastating condition.
But how can you go about getting an oral cancer screening? It’s simple – schedule regular dental care! In this blog, your dentist in Sapulpa will explain how often screenings are recommended, what’s involved and some ways to potentially prevent this disease.
There you are at work…spending the day like any other. Between the usual meetings and making headway on some big projects, you take a quick drink of your iced tea and start chewing on ice. You don’t think much about it since it’s been a habit for so long, but all of a sudden… crunch. You feel something give way on a back tooth and get the distinct impression that you’re suddenly chewing more than just ice. You have a broken piece of filling in your mouth! How could this happen?! You’ve been chewing on ice for years but apparently, this was one time too many.