Questions for: 'mouth cancer'
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AOral cancer screening is performed by your dentist and is very important. Your dentist can see the early signs of mouth cancer or other signs of systemic diseases. Some diseases, even though they are present elsewhere in the body, can be noticed and...
Family Dental Centre | FAQ
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Tobacco (cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff) is the most common cause of oral cancer. Combining tobacco use with heavy drinking can also foster the development of oral cancer. Bad hygiene, prolonged irritation of the oral cavity, a...
FAQ | Dental One Associates of Eastpoint
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During your new patient exam we do an extensive screen for suspicious lesions in the mouth and on your radiographs. Although oral cancer is rare, your dentist is a key player in identifying problems early so that treatment can be initiated immediatel...
Frequently Asked Dental Questions, Laurentian Dental Centre
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Tobacco chewers develop cancer of cheek, tongue, gums etc. They are chronic chewers, often starting the habit at a young age of 15 or 18 years. They keep the tobacco quid [pan] in the mouth for a long time and often keep the quid even while asle...
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During the dental exam your dentist will carry out an oral cancer screening exam. He will look for any lumps or irregular tissue changes in your neck, head, face, and oral cavity. During examination of your mouth he will check for any sores or discol...
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Dr. Lee: An important part of maintaining good oral hygiene means seeing your dentist on a regular basis. It also means having your dentist perform an annual comprehensive exam which includes an oral cancer screening. Any sore in yo...
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