{"id":75,"date":"2018-04-30T11:35:47","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T11:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2018-04-30T11:35:47","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T11:35:47","slug":"oral-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2018\/04\/30\/oral-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Oral Cancer Awareness Month with a Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ManThe month of April has been dedicated oral cancer awareness month. This deadly form of cancer claims one life an hour in the US alone and has a 50% mortality rate five years beyond diagnosis. With startling statistics like these, it\u2019s no wonder that medical professionals and researchers are dedicated to raising awareness. One of the best ways you can celebrate oral cancer awareness month is by visiting your trusted dentist for an oral cancer screening. During these appointments, you\u2019ll receive a gentle examination looking for the common warning signs of this disease. By receiving regular screenings during your preventive dentistry<\/a> appointments, you may significantly reduce your chances for oral cancer.
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Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings<\/h2>\n

Researchers with the Oral Cancer Foundation conducted numerous studies into the high mortality rate of oral cancer sufferers. Their results were not altogether surprising. What they determined was that early diagnosis was essential to reduce the numbers of annual oral cancer-related deaths. That\u2019s why regular screenings are so important. They are your best chance to receive diagnosis in the early, most treatable stages of this disease.<\/p>\n

How Oral Cancer Screening is Performed<\/h2>\n

Oral cancer screenings are completely comfortable. Your dentist will simply examine your oral and facial structures for the common warning signs, including:<\/p>\n