Oral cancer as a very common form of cancer and approximately one American dies every hour from oral cancer, a surprising fact for most people. This cancer is in the top ten most common types of cancer. As such, oral cancer screening is a part of your regular visits here at Lynn Dental Care. With the revolutionary hand-held device, the Velscope, we can detect early on any abnormalities you may have that could lead to oral cancer. This device shines a blue light into your mouth and from the color of the glow we know whether further testing is needed.

The Velscope is approved by the American Dental Association, completely safe to use and the exam takes less than two minutes to compete without any discomfort or unpleasant stains or rinses experienced by the patient. This instrument is essential in helping your professional dental team at Lynn Dental Care to provide you the fullest and best care possible. When we are able to detect any signs of oral cancer early, we are able to enhance your life style as well as save your life.

Oral cancer is far too often discovered in late stage development which is the primary reason for the consistently high death rate. Cancer treatment often results in disfiguring effects on patients, and can seriously compromise their quality of life. Removal of part of the jaw and/or tongue is often necessary to isolate the lesion.

Twenty-five percent of cancerous lesions are not related to alcohol or tobacco use. However those who are smoke and drink are considered a high risk. Anyone that consumes alcohol or smokes, even on rare occasions, most definitely should be examined yearly by the dental team at Lynn Dental Care.
Everyone should be screened and examined annually, but there are things you should watch for that may be signs of oral cancer. A persistent sore throat and hoarseness or a sore, irritation, lump or thick patch in your mouth, lip or throat should be looked at immediately by your dentist. Persons who suffer from persistent ear pain on only one side of your face, numbness in of the tongue or other areas of your mouth are all indications to seek a dental professional such as those at Lynn Dental Care for an evaluation and an oral cancer screening. Those who wear dentures that notice a swelling of your jaw that is causing them to not fit correctly, seek the advice of a dentist.

Regular dental check-ups are the very best defense toward early detection of oral cancer. Early detection can save your life and the professional dental team at Lynn Dental Care are here to answer any questions as well as educate you on this serious life threatening disesase.