Every year, approximately 43,250 men and women in America are diagnosed with oral cancer. This aggressive disease is not always easy to detect in its earliest stages, making oral cancer screening one of the most integral factors of successful treatment. At Hill Avenue Dentalin Superior, WI, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. H. Douglas Clark, III provide patients with oral cancer screening at routine checkups in order to reduce their risk of advanced stage cancer.
Why Oral Cancer Screening Really Matters
When you think of oral cancer, you probably imagine something along the lines of mouth pain, ulcers, a sore throat, and other obvious symptoms. Unfortunately, oral cancer can actually progress to a severe stage before major symptoms appear. With oral cancer screening, our doctors can effectively detect the beginning signs of the disease before anything is visible with the naked eye. Patients whose cancer is detected early are substantially more likely to experience successful treatment.
While there is no substitute for an oral cancer screening appointment at Hill Avenue Dental, there are some signs that you should consider serious should they arise. These include:
· Red or white patches anywhere in the mouth
· Difficulty swallowing or moving the tongue
· Pain the jaw and/or loose teeth
· Ulcers that do not go away within two weeks
· Unexplained bleeding
· Persistent hoarseness or cough
If you notice these symptoms or anything else unusual regarding your oral health, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
As with any other health concern, our team is always happy to sit down with you and discuss your condition as well as all treatment options available. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional oral health care in an environment that is welcoming, friendly, and comfortable. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with our dental team in Superior, WI. We genuinely look forward to serving you and your family. Our state-of-the-art dental practice welcomes patients from throughout Northern Wisconsin, Northeastern Minnesota, Superior, Duluth, Douglas County, and beyond.