428 Ganttown Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080
Across from Washington Township High School
Open Hours : Mon 10am-7pm | Tue - Wed 8am-5pm | Thu 8am-7pm
Open Hours : Mon 10am-7pm
Tue - Wed 8am-5pm
Thu 8am-7pm
Call us at 856-875-8400
Regular oral cancer screening by your dentist is extremely important. Did you know that one American dies every hour from oral cancer? Did you also know that a dental check up is supposed to involve more than just checking for cavities? Your dentist is on the front line of identifying, treating, and preventing this dreaded disease. A head and neck oral cancer exam is part of every exam at Dayspring Dental. This involves checking the neck for swollen lymph nodes, and the cheeks, tongue, throat and gums for any unusual lumps, bumps, or coloration before even looking at the teeth.
Smoking is the major risk factor for oral cancer. But there are other risk factors involved as well. Alcohol use, smokeless tobacco use, as well as the HPV virus are all common contributors to oral cancer. Even denture sores or places where you are missing teeth that are constantly irritated by food can lead to oral cancer. When oral cancer strikes, even if it isn’t fatal, it’s often disfiguring, with patients losing parts of their tongue or jawbone. That is why early detection is so vitally important.
What can you do to protect yourself against this disease?
Dr. Kathy is one of an elite group of general dentists who have completed advanced training in orthodontics. She treats every age from pre-teen to adults to straighten teeth and align their jaws. Why should you choose a general dentist for your braces rather than an orthodontist? Both will provide you with excellent care. But a properly trained general dentist will also be able to treat decay and gum problems at the same time as your orthodontics, saving you time.