Perhaps you have questions about oral cancer but you don’t really want to ask them. This is not because you don’t care about your oral health but maybe because you assume it can’t happen to you, because you just plain don’t want to think about it, or because you’re not even really sure what to ask. To ensure you are informed and educated, so you can avoid this oral disease, we can give you some initial help with a Q&A session.
Questions and Answers
Question: Is oral cancer a concern that I need to think about?
Answer: Unfortunately, this is a disease that can affect absolutely anyone. We don’t suggest that you spend time fretting over the possibility. Instead, we strongly encourage you to protect yourself by adhering to preventive dental visits.
Question: How can preventive care help me avoid oral cancer?
Answer: We provide patients with screenings during their dental checkups. When we are permitted to do so every six months, we can detect the very earliest signs of change, so you can either prevent disease or treat it right away before it becomes at all advanced.
Question: Is it true that tobacco can make me more likely to experience oral cancer?
Answer: Yes. Unfortunately, any type of tobacco use can promote the development of many types of cancer, including that which will affect your oral tissue. We strongly suggest avoiding tobacco for this reason and because it can lead to other problems, such as gum disease and decay.
Protect Yourself With Oral Cancer Screenings
Come in for your dental checkups, during which we will incorporate an oral cancer screening to protect your oral health. Schedule a visit with your dentist in Austin, TX by contacting Austin General Dentistry today at 512-346-5540.
