{"id":122,"date":"2019-04-15T14:54:13","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T14:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2019-05-03T14:57:47","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T14:57:47","slug":"your-dentist-in-melbourne-says-protect-yourself-from-oral-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/15\/your-dentist-in-melbourne-says-protect-yourself-from-oral-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Melbourne Says Protect Yourself from Oral Cancer!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/15\/your-dentist-in-melbourne-says-protect-yourself-from-oral-cancer\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/woman_in_dentist_chair_thumbs_up_smiling__1542739163_16282.jpg\" alt=\"woman thumbs up dentist chair\" class=\"wp-image-123\" width=\"302\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/woman_in_dentist_chair_thumbs_up_smiling__1542739163_16282.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/woman_in_dentist_chair_thumbs_up_smiling__1542739163_16282-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/woman_in_dentist_chair_thumbs_up_smiling__1542739163_16282-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, as many as 50,000 people are expected to be\ndiagnosed with oral cancer, and nearly 10,000 people will succumb to the condition.\nFor dentists around the country, these numbers are unacceptable, so to raise the\nconsciousness about this growing threat, April has been designated as National\nOral Cancer Awareness Month. As you read further, learn why it&rsquo;s so important\nto visit your dentist in Melbourne for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/general-dentistry.html\">preventive care<\/a>,\nand discover how an oral cancer screening could save your life!<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Development of Oral Cancer<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oral cancer usually begins in the flat cells that cover the\nmouth, tongue and lips. Here are some of the usual warning signs of the\ndisease:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden weight loss<\/li><li>A white or red patch in the mouth<\/li><li>Difficulty chewing and swallowing<\/li><li>Increased sensitivity and tenderness <\/li><li>Difficulty moving the tongue or jaw stiffness<\/li><li>Lumps in the mouth, on the lips or in the throat<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why an Oral Cancer Screening is So Important<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a six-month visit, as part of the preventive care your\ndentist provides, you&rsquo;ll undergo an oral cancer screening, which is typically\nsegmented into two parts:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Visual Assessment\n<\/strong>&ndash; The dentist will be assessing such areas as the lips, face, neck, oral\ncavity and the nostrils, and he or she will be looking for any of the above-listed\nwarning signs.<\/li><li><strong>Hands-on\nExamination <\/strong>&ndash; To ensure you receive the most thorough examination possible,\nthe dentist will then perform a hands-on assessment to probe the same areas for\nany signs of a developing problem.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Else You Stand to Gain from Visiting for Preventive Care<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to receiving an oral cancer screening, you&rsquo;ll\nalso have your teeth cleaned. Then, you&rsquo;ll undergo an examination of your mouth,\nteeth and gums to identify any signs of decay, the primary cause of which is\nbacteria growth.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers have found a correlation between untreated bacteria\nand the development of oral cancer, so your proactive efforts to receive preventive\ncare are definitely key components to preserving your oral health.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Bright Ray of Hope<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies show that when oral cancer is identified and treated\nin its earlier stages, the chances of reaching the five-year survival benchmark\nincrease to 75%. However, bypassing preventive care and allowing the disease to\nfester can greatly impact the chances of remission. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So now that you&rsquo;re better informed about why it&rsquo;s a must to\nvisit your dentist for preventive care, the remaining step is to reach out to\nyour local dentist to schedule a visit today. Thus, you can experience the\nsense of empowerment that comes along with protecting your oral and overall\nhealth!<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Beverly Rose is a graduate of the University of Florida\nCollege of Dentistry. With over 20 years of experience in the dental field, she\nhas a wealth of knowledge and professional perspective to share with her patients.\nDr. Rose understands the importance of proactivity and preventive care, which\nis why she conducts oral cancer screenings at Exceptional Dentistry, and she\ncan be reached for more information through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This year, as many as 50,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with oral cancer, and nearly 10,000 people will succumb to the condition. For dentists around the country, these numbers are unacceptable, so to raise the consciousness about this growing threat, April has been designated as National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. As you read further, learn why it\u2019s so important to visit your dentist in Melbourne for preventive care, and discover how an oral cancer screening could save your life! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/15\/your-dentist-in-melbourne-says-protect-yourself-from-oral-cancer\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":124,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122\/revisions\/124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}