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Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April 14, 2013 by Momstart 6 Comments

As part of the Damon Diva ambassadors I have access to information about oral health care in addition to the braces. The Damon System allows for my teeth to move along the wire in the direction we need them to move. My teeth are actually starting to move, which makes me very happy.

Once a year at my dentist we have an oral cancer screening, it’s not covered by our insurance company but we feel it’s important to have the test done every year. We had a little scare with my husband when they said he needed to be rechecked but we found that it was just a sore he had healing and he’s fine. I’m bringing this up because it’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

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In recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, DenMat—a leading manufacturer of innovative aesthetic dentistry and advanced oral health solutions—has teamed up with the Oral Cancer Foundation to offer consumers advice on the importance of oral cancer screening and early detection. As a part of their partnership, DenMat, makers of LUMINEERS and VELscope, is offering advice on the importance of oral cancer screening and early detection.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 42,000 North Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year alone; a number on the rise for the fifth consecutive year. With the death rate growing from not detecting the cancer soon enough, DenMat is encouraging consumers to take action and understand the dangerous, yet preventable risks of this disease. Taking small strides, such as asking a dentist about oral cancer screening services, are important factors of early detection. The majority of today’s leading dental professionals have access to assessment tests, such as VELscope, a leading, innovative fluorescence technology for cancer screening, that have proven effective in facilitating the discovery of oral abnormalities before they become visible to the unassisted eye. The VELscope exam is non-invasive, only takes one to two minutes, and does not require unpleasant rinses or dyes.

“With thousands of Americans being diagnosed with some form of oral cancer each year, we greatly appreciate DenMat’s ongoing commitment to educating consumers on the importance of early detection and proper dental care,” said Brian Hill, founder and executive director of the Oral Cancer Foundation. “There is no better time than now to lead the fight against oral cancer and we are proud to partner with DenMat to screen as many patients as we can. The more screenings we conduct, the more lives we can save.”

To help consumers better understand the importance of early detection, representatives from the Oral Cancer Foundation and DenMat have offered the following professional insight and recommendations:

· Know the symptoms and take action

For early cancer detection, there are many symptoms of which consumers can and should be aware. While an annual screening is imperative, it is also important to look for conditions between screenings, including sores or lesions that don’t heal within two weeks, numbness of the tongue or other parts of the mouth, swelling of the jaw or the feeling that something is caught in the throat. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your dentist immediately.

· Know your risks

               If you use tobacco or alcohol, your risk for oral cancer increases. Additionally, if you’ve been                                    
                       exposed to the HPV-16 virus (human papilloma virus version 16), your risk is also elevated,
                       particularly for posterior parts of the mouth including the oropharynx, tonsils, and the base
                       of the tongue. Often times these areas of the mouth do not produce early warning signs, such
                       as visible lesions or discolorations. What’s worse, oral cancer can easily prosper without
                       producing pain or symptoms you might readily recognize, thereby making screening tests a
                       must.   

· Self-educate and spread awareness

The first step to knowing the risk of oral cancer and preventing these abnormalities is to educate yourself and spread awareness. With the number of young non-smokers being diagnosed on the rise, consumers are encouraged to do their part in spreading the word about potential risks. More than 100 individuals are newly diagnosed each day. When found in the early stages of development, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate. Historically the death rate associated with oral cancer is so high not because it is hard to discover or diagnose, but because the cancer is discovered too late. Consumers have the power to change that by getting tested and encouraging their friends and family to get tested.

“Oral cancer will take approximately 8,000 lives this year; meaning roughly one person per hour every day will die from this disease,” commented Steven Semmelmayer, CEO of DenMat. “It is our hope that through a combination of education and early detection we can make oral health screenings a routine procedure and put a stop to this alarming fatality rate.”

 

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Comments

  1. saminder gumer says

    April 14, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    thanks for the great information. i did not know the numbers were so large for oral cancer.

    Reply
  2. md kennedy says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:46 am

    I have seen oral cancer, and it is not pretty, to say the least. One thing everyone can do to help avoid the chanceof getting it is to ensure your kids NEVER start chewing tobacco. I am surprised at how many high school boys, in particular, chew tobacco thinking it is a safer alternative to smoking, and it just isnt.

    Reply
  3. Vickie Couturier says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:59 am

    some really good info you shared,oral cancer is horrible,as a retired nurse ive seen what it can do an it isnt pretty ,,an good oral care needs to start early

    Reply
  4. Tammy S says

    April 16, 2013 at 9:08 am

    We get screened at our dentist also. Thank you for sharing this important information. The important thing to remember is anyone can get oral cancer. So be sure and get screened.

    Reply
  5. Janet W. says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Oral cancer is such a horrible thing. My sister in law developed tongue cancer and lost her battle almost 4 years ago. It was a very aggressive cancer and her rate of survival was extremely low. It was the worst thing I’ve ever had to see anyone go through.

    Reply
  6. Christy Cummins says

    April 19, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    This is something that’s been on my mind this past week. I burned the roof of my mouth on some food and it seemed to take a lot longer to heal than usual. It was so painful I was scanning the internet to see if there was a reason that it might not be healing. It seems fine now, but you never think about your mouth until you have a reason to.

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