The Facts In the US, oral cancer kills about 1 person every hour. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2022, roughly 54,000 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancers will be diagnosed. About 1 in every 5 cases will occur in people under 55 years old. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing oral cancer
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Oral Cancer: Why do you need a screening?
Nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. This silent disease is the 6th leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Fortunately, oral cancer is largely preventable, especially if you take an active role in protecting your oral health. Going to your dentist for an oral cancer screening increases the chances
Read MoreCommemorating Oral Cancer Awareness Month
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, every single hour someone dies in the United States of oral cancer. Oropharyngeal cancer is cancer of the gums, lips, tongue, tonsils, or throat. Marion Smile Center has deemed June as Oral Cancer Awareness Month to help you and your loved ones remain vigilant. More than 50,000 Americans will be
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Dentists do much more than just clean and repair teeth. They are the first line of defense against a number of health conditions. A dentist will notice whether a patient has halitosis (bad breath) or bleeding gums. They see ulcers in the mouth, swollen gums, and dry mouth, which can all be linked to larger issues such
Read MoreAugust is our Oral Cancer Awareness Month; Here are 10 Surprising Facts About Oral Cancer
This year, more than 51,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer– and an estimated 10,030 will die as a result. While oral cancer is quite prevalent, there is still a lot of confusion regarding this often preventable disease, who gets it and how, and what to do about it. August is Oral Cancer Awareness
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IT’S THAT TIME of year again: time to show our support for oral cancer patients! This August, we’re promoting National Oral Cancer Awareness, and with your help and that of Oral Cancer Cause (OCC), our practice is raising funds to help oral cancer patients through the difficult period of their treatment and beyond. Making Treatment And
Read MoreAre You or a Loved One at Risk for Oral Cancer?
We also shared Risk Factors, Stunning Oral Cancer Statistics, and Early Warning Signs, including: 85% of all oral cancers are linked to tobacco use 40% of cancer could be avoided with lifestyle changes Statistically speaking, little more than half of the 49,750 who will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year will be alive
Read MoreOral Cancer Statistics You Shouldn’t Ignore
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, thousands of people will die every year due to oral cancer. What is astounding, is that many of these deaths could have been prevented. Here are some oral cancer statistics and risk factors you shouldn’t ignore. Nearly 49,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year Approximately 1
Read MoreOral Cancer is a Killer: Early Detection Saves Lives
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year alone. Of those, just over half are expected to still be alive in five years. As with all forms of cancer, the earlier it is diagnosed or the earlier potential symptoms are found, the higher the chances for
Read MoreYour Dentist Does More than Just Clean Your Teeth: Oral Cancer
Many of us fail understand the importance of twice-yearly dental checkups, because of this an increasing number of people have reduced the rates of seeing a dentist to just once a year or completely forgo these check-ups. What we don’t realize is that your dentist does more than just clean your teeth. Along with checking
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