Mesa AZ Dentist Dr. Gary Robison
Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Mesa AZ Dentist Dr. Gary Robison notes symptoms include numbness or pain in the face, throat, or neck and can lead to death. Checking for oral cancer is routine in Dr. Gary Robison’s dental examinations. Regular checkups are important for early detection. Many symptoms that a dentist can spot, such as small red or white lesions in the mouth, are not likely noticeable to you in your own bathroom mirror. Be sure to call Mesa AZ Dentist Dr. Gary Robison of Robison Dental Group to schedule your painless routine check up to maintain overall health.
Symptoms of oral cancer may include:
Swellings, lumps, rough spots or eroded areas on the lips, gums, or other areas inside the mouth.
The development of white, red, or speckled (white and red) patches in the mouth.
Unexplained bleeding in the mouth.
Loss of feeling, or pain/tenderness of the face, ears, neck, or mouth.
Persistent sores on the face, neck, or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal within 2 weeks.
A feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat.
Difficulty speaking, chewing or swallowing, or moving the jaw or tongue.
Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or change in voice.
A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together.
Dramatic weight loss.
Who Gets Oral Cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, men face twice the risk of developing oral cancer as women. Men over age 50 face the greatest risk. It’s estimated by the Oral Cancer, Foundation that 40,000 people will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012.
Risk factors may include:
Family history of cancer
Excessive sun exposure, especially at a young age.
Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smokers are six times more likely than nonsmokers to develop oral cancers.
Smokeless users. Users of chewing products are 50 times more likely to develop cancer of the gums, cheeks, and lining of the lips.
Excessive consumption of alcohol. Oral cancers are about six times more common in drinkers than nondrinkers.
It is important to note that over 25% of all oral cancers occur in people who do not smoke and who only drink alcohol on occasion.
Call Mesa AZ Dentist Dr. Gary robison, of Robison Dental Group, for your non-comprehensive, painless, visual oral cancer screening. When dealing with cancer detection and diagnosis, sooner is always better. Dial 480-924-2300 to schedule today!
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