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Oral Cancer Symptoms
Oftentimes, oral cancer symptoms may be mistaken for other health problems, such as a toothache or a persistent cold. However, these factors may sometimes unknowingly be the beginning phases for oral cancer, making it ever so imperative to receive an oral cancer screening by your family dentist. Early detection is the key to preventing a potentially deadly disease that oftentimes slips by undetected before it\’s too late![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
What Are Some Oral Cancer Symptoms?
There are multiple oral cancer symptoms that are oftentimes mistaken for common oral occurrences that go away on their own. Here are some examples of oral cancer symptoms:
- A lump in the cheek
- A sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing and chewing
- Tongue numbness
- Loose teeth
- Jaw or teeth pain
- Lump in the neck
- Persistent bad breath
- White or red patches on the gums, tonsil, tongue or lining of the mouth.
Oral cancer can oftentimes go undetected because the symptoms are associated with common conditions of the mouth. This is why it is imperative to seek professional consultation if these conditions persist over an elated period of time to take preventative action before the disease has a chance to spread. Avoiding risk factors, such as drinking, smoking and practicing safe oral sex is a guaranteed way to help prevent yourself from contracting oral cancer.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we here at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston are offering free oral cancer screenings all month long for our patients. If you experience one or more of these symptoms over a period of time, do not waste time; schedule your professional consultation with us and take preventive action! We believe it is imperative to help spread the word of this awful disease and its harmful effects to your health; join us by sharing with your friends and family to help promote healthy smiles and take a stand in the fight against oral cancer![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]