{"id":830,"date":"2019-11-19T20:55:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T20:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=830"},"modified":"2019-12-02T20:58:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T20:58:22","slug":"a-few-minutes-with-your-dentist-could-save-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/a-few-minutes-with-your-dentist-could-save-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"A Few Minutes with Your Dentist Could Save Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_224318669__1542653194_59903-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling in dental chair\" class=\"wp-image-831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_224318669__1542653194_59903-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_224318669__1542653194_59903-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_224318669__1542653194_59903.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you think about the dentist\u2019s office, you may picture\ngetting your teeth checked. However, your dentist examines much more than your\npearly whites. As a part of your routine checkup, your dentist will carefully\nlook for oral cancer. In fact, dental professionals alone detect around 84% of\noral cancer cases. One of these screenings takes just about 2 minutes, making\nthis potentially-lifesaving visit well worth your time. Keep reading to learn\nmore about oral cancer and why screenings with your dentist in Roselle are so\nimportant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But first, it\u2019s vital to understand the symptoms of oral\ncancer. While they sound obvious, they\u2019re often hard to recognize, which is why\noral cancer screenings are significant for the sake of your health. Common\nwarning signs for oral cancer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red or white patches in the mouth<\/li><li>A lump or hard spot in or around the mouth<\/li><li>Numbness or pain when you bite down on your\nteeth<\/li><li>Spots that continuously bleed<\/li><li>Rough or scaly patches in the mouth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice any of these common symptoms, call your\ndentist as soon as possible for an oral cancer screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You at Risk for Oral Cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oral cancer screenings are especially essential if you have\nany of these common risk factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Smoking or tobacco use<\/li><li>Age (people over 40 are more at risk)<\/li><li>Human papillomavirus (HPV)<\/li><li>Gender (Men are more susceptible than women)<\/li><li>Prolonged exposure to sun<\/li><li>Unhealthy diet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these factors have been proven to increase risk of\noral cancer, there are a growing number of cases that don\u2019t exhibit any of\nthese signs\u2014another reason why an oral cancer screening with an experienced\ndentist is irreplaceable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dentists Detect Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oral cancer screenings are an integral part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine\ndental checkups.<\/a> You\u2019ve probably had them before, but they\u2019re so quick and\neasy that you may not have even noticed. Your dentist will first visually\nexamine your mouth, tongue, cheeks, throat, head, and neck for any\nabnormalities or warning signs. They will also feel along your jawline and\nlymph nodes for possible bumps or lumps. If they detect anything, they may\norder a biopsy for further investigation. They may send a sample of your tissue\nto a lab for testing. If cancer is in fact detected, you will start treatment\nimmediately. If caught early on, oral cancer has high recovery rates, making\nthese routine checkups more vital than you may have thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know more about oral cancer screenings, when is\nthe last time you saw your dentist for a checkup? Schedule your appointment\nbecause it could save your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Roselle Park Dental &amp; Implants, we have a team of 5\nhighly-trained dentists who are experienced in detecting oral cancer. They take\npride in their ability to offer in-depth screenings that only take a matter of\nminutes. For any questions, they can be reached through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by\nphone at (908) 245-1745. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the dentist\u2019s office, you may picture getting your teeth checked. However, your dentist examines much more than your pearly whites. As a part of your routine checkup, your dentist will carefully look for oral cancer. In fact, dental professionals alone detect around 84% of oral cancer cases. 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