{"id":82,"date":"2018-04-12T11:29:44","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T11:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/?p=82"},"modified":"2018-06-12T11:30:51","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T11:30:51","slug":"dentist-kernersville-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/04\/12\/dentist-kernersville-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Kernersville on the Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-83\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_79452812-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"portrait of a young smiling woman\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_79452812-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_79452812-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_79452812-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to sit down and talk about this disease &#8212; and why getting a routine screening is one of the most important things you can do for your oral and overall health. You can have an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/oral-cancer-screenings.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">oral cancer screening <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">performed by your dentist in Kernersville at the end of your next checkup and cleaning. It shouldn\u2019t take more than a few minutes, and it could save your life &#8212; literally. Keep reading to find out more about how.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About Oral Cancer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oral cancer is that of the hard and soft tissues in and around the mouth and throat. While it is not one of the more talked-about cancers, estimates say this disease kills one American per hour, 365 days per year. Oral cancer is closely linked with the human papillomavirus, which has caused the spike in cases affecting young, otherwise healthy patients. Young men are at an especially high risk of oral cancer linked to HPV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is good news in all of this, however &#8212; and it\u2019s that early detection of oral cancer can greatly increase the chances of successful treatment. That\u2019s why we\u2019re promoting this simple examination during Oral Cancer Awareness month! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What to Expect From an Oral Cancer Screening<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The oral cancer screening can be taken care of at the end of a regularly-scheduled appointment, or you can book a visit purely for a screening. We\u2019ll begin with a brief series of questions to find out if anything unusual has occurred with your oral health lately. A change in the tone of voice, difficulty swallowing, or a chronically sore throat should be reported. After this discussion is complete, your mouth will be thoroughly examined. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the things we are looking for in an oral cancer screening include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lesions that have not healed for more than two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lumps and bumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rough patches <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discoloration of the soft tissue (pink or white spots)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swelling or asymmetry of the face<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other irregularities that could indicate precancerous or cancerous cells<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After all of the tissues have been examined, we will advise you on next steps as needed. A lesion should be examined right away, but other irregularities may just require close monitoring. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s Honor Oral Cancer Awareness Month<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adult patients of all ages should receive an oral cancer screening annually. If you haven\u2019t ever had an oral cancer screening in Kernersville, or if you have in the past but it\u2019s been a while, why not join us in honoring April\u2019s Oral Cancer Awareness Month? We can give you real peace of mind with a brief screening. It could be the best decision you ever make! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About the Author<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Veronica S. Walker is a general dentist offering comprehensive dental services to Kernersville and surrounding areas. 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