Dental Services in Santa Fe
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Oral Cancer
We Fight Oral Cancer for Your Optimal Health
Have you noticed any of these symptoms in your mouth?
- A sore that bleeds easily or does not heal
- A color change of the oral tissues
- A lump, thickening, rough spot, crust or small eroded area
- Pain, tenderness, or numbness anywhere in the mouth or on the lips
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or moving the jaw or tongue.
- A change in the way the teeth fit together
If so, call your dentist right away for an oral cancer screening. While many factors can create these symptoms, oral cancer could be the instigator. You may not have realized it, but your dentist is your best defense in beating this disease.
Dr. Davis performs a routine oral cancer screen on each patient he sees. Only about half of patients diagnosed with advanced-stage oral cancer live more than five years, but when found early, oral cancer can be beaten. Read more about oral cancer here.
If you've noticed suspicious symptoms in your mouth, or if it's been more than six months since you've seen a dentist, call Dr. Davis in Santa Fe today for an oral cancer screening. Your life could depend on it!