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Did you know that oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer, accounting for 40,000 newly diagnosed cancers each year?
As part of Trust Dental Care comprehensive general dentistry services, our skilled Tijuana Mexico dentists perform free oral cancer screening and examinations during your routine check-ups. It's just one of the many special services that we offer our patients — and one of the reasons why people from all over EEUU and Canada choose the multi-specialty dentists at Trust Dental Care for their dental care in Tijuana Mexico.
According to the American Dental Association, smoking and drinking alcohol cause an estimated 75 percent of oral cancer in the United States. Don't think chewing tobacco is safe, it has also been linked to cancer. The easiest solution is to never smoke or use tobacco products!
Sugar hurts your teeth. Tobacco, on the other hand, causes decay, stains your teeth, and, in all likelihood, can kill you. Please, do whatever it takes to stop smoking. Maybe, not for yourself, but, at least for those who love you.
Oral Cancer Symptoms
Oral cancer often starts as a tiny, unnoticed white or red spot or sore anywhere in the mouth. It can affect any area of the oral cavity including the lips, gum tissue, cheek lining, tongue, and the hard or soft palate. Regular dental check-ups, including an examination of the entire mouth, can detect cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions. For a complete oral health check-up, including an oral cancer screening, please make an appointment or contact you Tijuana Mexico dentist today. Your dentist in Tijuana Mexico may perform an oral brush biopsy, if we see tissue in your mouth that looks suspicious. This test is painless and involves taking a small sample of the tissue and analyzing it for abnormal cells. Alternatively, if the tissue looks more suspicious, we can recommend a scalpel biopsy. This procedure usually requires local anesthesia and may be performed by our dentist or specialist in Tijuana Mexico. These tests are necessary to detect oral cancer early, before it has had a chance to progress and spread
Your Tijuana Mexico dentist reminds you that your regular checkup is a good time for your dentist or doctor to check your entire mouth for signs of cancer. Regular checkups can detect the early stages of oral cancer or conditions that may lead to oral cancer. Ask now about checking the tissues in your mouth as part of your routine exam!