Feb 04 2012
Is Oral Cancer in Children Possible?
Oral cancer is rare in children but parents need to still be aware of the signs and symptoms of this life-threatening disease.
Archive for the 'Oral cancer' Category
Dec 14 2011
Will I Get Oral Cancer?
You can protect yourself from oral cancer by taking care of your teeth but also making sure to get oral cancer screenings.
Oct 30 2011
Detecting Oral Cancer With Self Examinations
You should perform self-examinations in your mouth regularly to help early recognition and detection of oral cancer.
Jul 30 2011
Oral Cancer Is More Common That You Think
Oral cancer is one of those cancers that often sneak up on people. Unfortunately, like many cancers, it is often detected too late, meaning treatment is restricted to palliative care with death just around the corner. Conversely, if oral cancer is detected early, then treatment is often successful and a full recovery possible. In the [...]
Jul 10 2011
Regular Oral Cancer Screenings Saves Lives
One of the silent killers across the country is oral cancer. It is one of those cancers that is hard to diagnose initially as it has few symptoms. Once it has been diagnosed following patient discomfort, it is often too late to treat. While oral cancer is hard to diagnose, it is relatively easy to [...]
Mar 25 2011
Oral Health Issues That Impact On Your Life
When we think about oral health and our teeth, most thoughts turn to brushing teeth, dentists, and related issues such as fillings and extractions. Oral health goes well beyond fillings and extractions venturing into areas such as oral cancer and gum disease. It is now recognized that gum disease can play a major role in [...]
Mar 05 2011
Oral Cancer – The Hidden Killer
One of the most disfiguring cancers a person can get is that of oral cancer. If you look at individuals who have suffered from severe cases of the disease, you will notice one startling fact – it can leave the face horribly disfigured. Yet it needn’t be like that. Oral cancer can be treated quite [...]
Jan 26 2011
Oral Health And Oral Cancer – There Is A Connection
Is there a connection between oral health and oral cancer? Some would argue ‘yes’ while others would argue ‘no’. There is no doubt that abusing any part of the body will result in some sort of consequence. When it comes to the mouth, the real question probably comes down to how you define oral health.
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Dec 27 2010
Oral Cancer A Hidden But Preventable Killer
Oral cancer is one of those cancers which has a very high survival rate when detected early. Unfortunately, they also have a very high mortality rate when detected too late. Oral cancer is also one of those cancers that most individuals know little of until it is too late. Dentists are equipped to identify problem [...]
Nov 27 2010
Do You Need Oral Cancer Screening?
The role of a dentist has changed over the years. Early on, dentists were nothing more than professional teeth pullers. Over time, they added skills such as gold crowns and dentures to their professional skills. However, today, the role of a dentist is very much in the area of complete oral health. This includes preventative [...]