During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Chesterfield dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this grave […]
Oral Cancer
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This message from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center focuses on a very serious subject—oral cancers. The medical community categorizes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can occur in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the […]
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Chesterfield Tobacco Chewers
Categories: Oral Cancer
Hello Chesterfield dental friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales at most Chesterfield stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Chesterfield tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception in the St. Louis area (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Chesterfield dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering […]
