Cosmetic Dentist in Sarasota Discusses Importance of Oral Cancer
by Charles Crane
Cosmetic Dentist in Sarasota Discusses Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings by Charles Crane December 22, 2008� SARASOTA, FLORIDA � When faced with the fact that one American dies every hour from oral cancer, it�s no secret that general and cosmetic dentists throughout the nation are working to educate their patients on the importance of cancer screenings. The Sarasota dentist Dr. Charles Crane, recently began conducting oral cancer screenings at community outreach events as a way of educating the public on this serious health risk. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 35,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. The majority of those- more than 25,000- will be diagnosed in men. They also estimate that nearly 7,600 people will die as a result of oral cancer this year. Oral cancer most frequently occurs in: � the tongue (about 20-25 percent) � the floor of the mouth (about 15 percent) � the lip (about 10- 15 percent) � the minor salivary glands (about 10-15 percent) �Detecting oral cancer in its early stages is easier with the use of specially-designed fluorescent lights that scan the inside of patients� mouths,� Crane said. Crane uses Vizilite Plus for oral cancer screenings. It is a lesion identification and marking system used in conjunction with traditional head and neck examinations for oral cancer, according to the Vizilite Plus Web site. Oral Cancer Risk Factors There are numerous risk factors involved with oral cancer. People with the following risk factors should be screened at least annually. � Tobacco use � Heavy alcohol use � Sun exposure � Poor nutrition � Human Papilloma Virus infection. Oral Cancer Symptoms According to the American Cancer Society, the most common symptom of oral cancer is a sore in the mouth that bleeds easily and does not heal. Another indicator of oral cancer is a persistent pain in the mouth that does not go away. Other signs and symptoms include: � A lump or thickening in the cheek � A red or white area on the lining of the mouth, gums, tonsil or tongue � A sore throat or a feeling that something is caught in the throat � Difficulties in chewing, swallowing or moving the jaw or tongue Suffering from any of these symptoms is not a guarantee that a person has oral cancer, Crane said. Many of these symptoms also can be caused by other cancers or by less serious problems. �The key is to make an appointment to see your dentist if any of these signs or symptoms persist for more than a couple of weeks,� he said. Read the full article titled "Cosmetic Dentist in Sarasota Discusses Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings" -end- � 2008 Sinai Marketing and Dr. Charles Crane. Authorization to post is granted, with the stipulation that Sinai Marketing is credited as sole source. Linking to other sites from this article is strictly prohibited, with the exception of herein imbedded links. Dr. Crane who is a Sarasota porcelain veneers specialist, has completed numerous post-graduate courses in cosmetic dentistry and focused on Sarasota cosmetic dentistry. If you would like to learn more about cosmetic dentistry procedures including tooth whitening in Sarasota please visit our website. Article Source: ArticleRich.com
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