Archive for the ‘ Oral Cancer ’ Category

Oral cancer is often overlooked in everyday health conversations, yet its impact can be significant if not identified early. At Jay Platt DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, screenings are an essential part of comprehensive oral care—not just for detecting disease, but for protecting long-term health and function. Unlike many conditions that cause obvious […]

Oral cancer and other cancers of the head and neck can grow in places that are hard to see on your own. These areas include the sides and underside of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and the back of the throat.1 Because these cancers may not cause clear symptoms at first, finding them […]

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time to educate the public about a disease that is both serious and often overlooked.Oral cancer affects those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and ages. Early detection is crucial for increasing the chances of survival and long term prognosis. At Jay Platt DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant […]

  At Jay Platt DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we prioritize patient health by offering comprehensive oral cancer screenings. Oral cancer screenings are essential for catching signs of oral pathology early, significantly increasing survival rates and leading to better treatment outcomes. This blog delves into the benefits of early detection, the diagnostic process, […]

At Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of dental care, including preventive measures to ensure overall oral health. One critical aspect of preventive dental care is regular oral cancer screenings. Understanding the risk factors, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and knowing […]

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of early detection and prevention of oral cancer. It is important to understand the role that oral surgeons play in detecting and preventing this condition.

Sores in the mouth, pain with chewing, bleeding gums, and sore throats can seem commonplace.  Between ulcers, fever blisters, oral infections, general illnesses, and the all-too-common periodontal disease, it can be difficult to determine when a sore or a symptom is more than just your run of the mill oral health issue.  But, with oral […]

There are many factors that can cause oral cancer, but smoking is one of the biggest lifestyle choices that can increase the risk of disease.

Early diagnosis can be a key component to giving you a fighting chance against the various types of head and neck cancer. There are many physical symptoms to look for when recognizing the signs of oral cancer aside from more commonly known warning signs such as a lump in the throat, mouth sores, and swelling […]

Worldwide, over 550,000 new cases of Oral, Head and Neck cancer are diagnosed each year.