In recent years, people without traditional risk factors associated with oral cancer have been experiencing an increase in occurrences, which means that absolutely everyone should be screened for abnormal mouth tissue during their regular dental visit. At our office in Port Orchard, WA, we take oral cancer seriously, and we are dedicated to keeping all of our patients safe with thorough screenings.
While everyone is at risk for oral cancer, certain factors can increase your risk of developing the disease. Lifestyle choices, such as heavy drinking or smoking, can greatly affect the health of tissues in the mouth, so those that partake in these activities. If oral abnormalities are caught early, it will not only expand your treatment options, including less invasive and less radical treatments, but it will also increase your chances of beating oral cancer.
Screening for oral cancer can be done during routine checkups by Dr. K. Singh, who will look for abnormal or suspicious tissue in the mouth. If the dentist thinks it might be cancer, he will order a biopsy.
Oral cancer is a serious issue, and we are all at risk. Make sure to ask about an oral cancer screening during your next appointment. To schedule an appointment at Family Dental Care, call 360-874-6846. For more information on the dentist or his services, visit www.singhfamilydentalcare.com.
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