Oral cancer claims a huge number of victims every year. However, most of the people do not know about the condition until it is too late. So at our office in Wilton Manors, we offer oral cancer screenings to every patient with the intention of reducing the risk of patients who are vulnerable.
Oral pathology symptoms consist of, sores or wounds that do not recover within two weeks, raised, elevated or pitted areas that are unusually shaped, white or red regions that just exists on one side of the mouth, troubles when swallowing food and change in composition etc.
Most of the dental offices provide visual oral cancer screenings for the people in need. However, we have taken it one step ahead. Weoffer advanced oral cancer screening with the help of ViziLite system, a product that aids in determining or pin-pointing unusual tissues and cells still in the pre-cancerous stages. Early diagnosis signifies more successful treatment results for the patients.
Here are some steps recommended by our dental experts to help people reduce the risk associated with oral cancer
- Always brush and floss your teeth at least three times a day
- Do not smoke and less intake of any type of tobacco product.
- Limit your exposure to the sun.Include cancer-fighting foods in your meals.
- Meet your dentist or dental hygienist regularly.
- Conduct a self-exam or check up at manors Dentalat least once a month.