Prevention is always the best medicine. At York & Bay Dental, we use Vizilite technology to screen all patients over the age of 18 for oral cancer. You too, can lower your risk by avoiding some of the following risk factors:
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smoking or chewing tobacco or using snuff, especially if you also drink alcohol heavily
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drinking a lot of alcohol, especially if you also smoke or chew tobacco or use snuff
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chewing betel nut
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sun exposure to the lips
Infection of the oral cavity with the human papillomavirus (HPV) may also be a risk factor for oral cancer. Some people develop oral cancer without any of these risk factors.
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Prevention is indeed important to protect yourselves from oral cancer. Your dentist will be able to help you with what you need to know and how to prevent oral cancer.
I agree that early screening for oral cancer is important. Dentists are able to help you with information and prevention about oral cancer. This is also a wake up call that we should always practice proper dental care to avoid the possibility of having oral cancer and other dental problems
It is advisable to have an early screening for oral cancer. Dental professionals are ready to help and inform patients about oral cancer. Prevention indeed is the best medicine especially if we practice proper oral hygiene.