{"id":47,"date":"2017-04-02T16:14:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-02T16:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2017-05-02T16:15:26","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T16:15:26","slug":"your-dentist-in-virginia-beach-prevents-oral-cancer-this-april-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/your-dentist-in-virginia-beach-prevents-oral-cancer-this-april-html\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs About Oral Cancer From Your Dentist In Virginia Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-543347950-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, find out the info you need to know to prevent and treat this serious disease from your dentist in Virginia Beach. \" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-543347950-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-543347950-768x817.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-543347950-962x1024.jpg 962w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-543347950.jpg 993w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/>Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? This month, we support the efforts of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Oral Cancer Foundation, to create a conversation about this potentially fatal disease. To increase awareness and help save smiles \u2013 and lives \u2013 the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Esparza Family Dentistry<\/a>, your superior dentist in Virginia Beach, provides the answers to the FAQS you have about this condition. In this post, find out how screenings and preventive care from them can help prevent, treat, and address cancers of the mouth and throat before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<h2><!--more-->#1 \u2013 Is Oral Cancer Common?<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Sarah Esparza educates patients and informs them at 45,000 to 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. Anyone \u2013 male or female, young or elderly, rich or poor \u2013 can be afflicted by this disease, which is why regular oral care from your family dentist in Virginia Beach is so crucial.<\/p>\n<h2>#2 \u2013 Is Oral Cancer Serious?<\/h2>\n<p>Since people are not as familiar with oral cancer as they are with other forms of this disease, many patients don\u2019t know the symptoms and risk factors for it, and often neglect getting screened for this at all. This leads to late detection of the disease, more complicated treatments, and only a 50% survival rate at the 5-year mark of being diagnosed. Due to the late discovery of this disease, oral cancer is one of the deadlier presentations, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way.<\/p>\n<h2>#3 \u2013 What Are The Symptoms Of Oral Cancer?<\/h2>\n<p>Many signs and symptoms of cancers of the mouth and throat can be overlooked because they are subtle. Review the list below and reach out to use right away if you exhibit any of the following traits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hoarseness in your voice that won\u2019t go away<\/li>\n<li>A persistent scratchy throat<\/li>\n<li>Sores, lumps, or thick patches in or around your mouth and throat<\/li>\n<li>Red, white, or speckled lesions in your mouth or on your lips<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing or the sensation of something being stuck in your throat<\/li>\n<li>Numbness, tenderness, or pain in your mouth<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the ears (but no loss of hearing)<\/li>\n<li>Trouble moving your tongue, jaw, or lips<\/li>\n<li>Problems speaking or chewing<\/li>\n<li>Loose teeth or tooth loss without any apparent cause<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Night sweats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>#4 \u2013 What Are The Main Risk Factors For Oral Cancer?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many risk factors for developing oral cancer, and most are focused around lifestyle choices, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>Tobacco Use<\/u> \u2013 Using tobacco in any form (smoking, chewing, dipping, etc.) greatly increases your odds of developing oral cancer \u2013 cigar and pipe smokers are especially at risk. Quit today to improve your overall health and keep your smile safe.<\/li>\n<li><u>Alcohol Use <\/u>\u2013 There is a link between drinking alcohol (especially drinking to excess) and getting oral cancer. This is increased if you smoke when you drink, so nix the cigarettes and limit your alcohol consumption.<\/li>\n<li><u>HPV Exposure <\/u>\u2013 Coming in contact with HPV16, one of the many strain of this virus, can put you at risk for cancers of the mouth and throat. Talk with your doctor about getting vaccinated, limit your number of partners, and always practice safe sex.<\/li>\n<li><u>Gender <\/u>\u2013 Men are diagnosed more often than women, so be aware of the genetic link and take extra care of your health if you\u2019re a man.<\/li>\n<li><u>Genetics <\/u>\u2013 As with any form of cancer, genetics play a role. If oral cancer runs in your family, take extra precautions by living a healthy lifestyle, being honest with your dentist, and getting screened more often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>#5 \u2013 How Can You Prevent &amp; Treat Oral Cancer?<\/h2>\n<p>Oral cancer is most often diagnosed in a routine dental visit, which is why it\u2019s so important to see your dentist at least twice a year. We can help with screenings, thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azda.org\/public-resources\/patients\/diseases-or-conditions-discovered-during-check-ups\">dental exams that can diagnose up to 120 medical conditions<\/a>, and can refer you to a specialist for proper care if we see anything out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know all the FAQs about oral cancer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">schedule your appointment<\/a> with Esparza Family Dentistry to get screened and protect your health this April!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? This month, we support the efforts of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Oral Cancer Foundation, to create a conversation about this potentially fatal disease. 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