{"id":116,"date":"2014-11-15T13:42:48","date_gmt":"2014-11-15T13:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2016-07-18T15:59:59","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T15:59:59","slug":"oral-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/15\/oral-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do You Know About Oral Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/177407021-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"177407021\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/177407021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/177407021.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Unlike other cancers, oral cancer can easily go undetected if you don\u2019t visit the dentist for a regular check-up. An early oral cancer diagnoses could save your life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">Make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a> today for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/technology.html\">oral cancer screening<\/a>. The experienced dentists of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/\">Cranbrook Dental Care<\/a> use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/technology.html\">Vizilite<\/a>, the leading oral cancer screening system, to check for early signs of oral cancer. Cranbrook Dental Care proudly serves families throughout metro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">Detroit including, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Royal Oaks and Birmingham<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/technology.html\">Oral Cancer<\/a> Symptoms <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mouth sore that lasts longer than two weeks (most common symptom)<\/li>\n<li>Persistent mouth pain<\/li>\n<li>Lump in the cheek<\/li>\n<li>White or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Sore throat or constant feeling that something is caught in the throat<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing or chewing<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue<\/li>\n<li>Numbness anywhere in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Jaw swelling<\/li>\n<li>Loose teeth<\/li>\n<li>Severe toothaches<\/li>\n<li>Voice change<\/li>\n<li>Lump in the neck<\/li>\n<li>Rapid unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Halitosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/technology.html\">Oral Cancer<\/a> Risk Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tobacco and Alcohol<\/strong>&#8211; Including cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol use, or the use of both tobacco and alcohol together. Using tobacco plus alcohol poses a much greater risk than using either substance alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HPV Infection<\/strong> &#8211; The sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (specifically the HPV 16 type) has been linked to a subset of oral cancers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>&#8211; Risk increases with age. Especially people over 40.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prolonged Sun Exposure<\/strong>&#8211; Cancer of the lip can be caused by sun exposure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet<\/strong>&#8211; A diet low in fruits and vegetables may also play a role in oral cancer development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/technology.html\">Oral Cancer<\/a> Screening in Bloomfield Hills, MI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regular dental visits are not only essential to maintaining good oral health they can literally save your life. Don\u2019t take a chance with your health; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a> and the experienced dentists of Cranbrook Dental Care to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/technology.html\">oral cancer<\/a> screening you need. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/\">Cranbrook Dental Care<\/a> proudly serves families throughout metro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">Detroit including, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Royal Oaks and Birmingham<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike other cancers, oral cancer can easily go undetected if you don\u2019t visit the dentist for a regular check-up. An early oral cancer diagnoses could save your life. Make an appointment with Dr. Banda today for your oral cancer screening. 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