What Do We Know About Throat Cancer?
Cancer in throat is when abnormal cells multiply and form tumors in your voice box, vocal cords, and other parts of the throat. There are two main types: pharyngeal and laryngeal.
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Everything You Need To Know About Gum Cancer
With each passing year, millions of Americans succumb to the awful disease that is cancer. A commonly forgotten type of cancer is gum cancer. However, with tens of thousands of cases annually, oral cancer should not be taken lightly. Today, we’re going to take a comprehensive look into all the information you need to know about this disease.
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Cancer of the Tongue: A Preventable Tragedy
During routine dental examinations, you may have noticed that your dentist has you stick out your tongue. The dentist grasps it with a gauze and examines it carefully, both visually and by palpation. It’s not a comfortable procedure. Do you wonder why this happens so often?
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Lip Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Though not terribly common, lip cancer has the potential to cause serious health and aesthetic issues for stricken individuals and, if left untreated, has the potential to spread and cause life-threatening health problems.
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Spotting Oral Cancer & How To Prevent It
It is every patient’s worst nightmare to hear a cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately for dentists, it is sometimes part of the job. Here is how to spot the symptoms of mouth cancer, and some steps you can take to prevent it.
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Can My Dentist Detect Oral Cancer?
We look at our smile everyday – whether it it’s while we are brushing them or smiling for a photo, we know what our own smile looks like. Being aware of what our mouths look like is important, because the second we see an abnormality, it is vital to consult a doctor. Who should you see, though? Can your dentist help you if it is what you fear it is – cancer? (more…)
