Oral Cancer -- Early Detection is the Key
April 3, 2012
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One person every hour of every day dies of Oral Cancer in America. It has become the sixth leading cancer among men and is one of the few cancers in which the rate of detection is increasing among young adults. Most people are not aware of the potential risks; however, when detected early enough, the survival rate for oral cancer is very high.
At one time oral cancer was predominantly seen among smokers, however, increasingly, oral cancer is being seen in patients of all ages. Although smoking is still a leading factor, many other criteria such as age, family history, ethnicity and alcoholic consumption also play a role. Many experts have surmised that an increasing cause is exposure to the HPV virus, which is the primary precursor of cervical cancer. These various factors all point towards the need for better technology to assist in the early detection of this curable disease.
We at West Bay Dental, PC have always conducted an annual comprehensive oral cancer screening for all of our patients, but we now incorporate a breakthrough technology that will allow us to see things we?ve been unable to see previously. By detecting potential problems earlier, we?ll be providing our patients with the best oral health care currently available.
This exciting technology, called VELscope, utilizes a narrow band of safe, high-energy blue light and specialized filtering technology to help thoroughly evaluate the oral tissue for abnormal areas of concern, such as potentially cancerous lesions that may not be evident under white light.
As we care about your health as well as your teeth, we are now offering this to all patients during their annual oral examination. We believe that this new technology will assist us in detecting disease at earlier stages and therefore catch abnormalities before they turn into cancer.
Your dental insurance may or may not cover the fee for this care. Coverage for this procedure (like most dental procedures) usually varies among insurance companies; however, this modest annual fee is well worth the benefit that this new device provides.
Please give us a call if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at your next visit.
West Bay Dental, PC -- No Cavity Club List
April 2012
These children, 12 and under, scored a cavity
free check-up at their last dental appointment.
We congratulate them and their parents
for practicing good oral health.April 2012
A special congratulations to Hannah Oliver, who was the winner in our children's no cavity drawing.
Or Contact Dr. Ken Nelson at:
401 S. Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-5410
401 S. Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-5410
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