Oral Cancer Screening
Annually, in the United States alone:
53,000 people will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer
71% of those oral cancers are found in the late stages (III and IV)
Over 10,000 deaths occur due to late-stage diagnosis
Men are twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer
Oral cancer is known as one of the most destructive cancers because treatments, especially when it is caught in the late stages. In some cases, it can lead to significant quality of life issues.
Peach Family Dentistry is dedicated to prevent oral cancer by conducting routine screenings. An annual screening is quick and painless! Our team recommends the OralID® light that detects cellular changes that may be manifesting - even before the naked eye. Usually, when cellular changes can be seen, oral cancer is likely at a more advanced stage.
Risk factors of oral cancer:
Alcohol
Tobacco
40 years of age or older
Genetics
Sexual activity that may have had exposure to HPV