{"id":51,"date":"2015-01-10T20:42:17","date_gmt":"2015-01-10T20:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2021-08-30T15:17:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:17:21","slug":"oral-cancer-screening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/oral-cancer-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"When Was Your Last Oral Cancer Screening?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"510041113\"<\/a>The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 36,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, and the disease will cause over 6,000 deaths. The single greatest factor affecting the oral cancer survival rate is the stage at which the cancer is discovered. Detecting the disease in its earlier stages can mean the difference between life and death. Each time you visit our office, we will examine you to look for signs of oral cancer, as part of your routine dental checkup<\/a>. Skipping your semi-annual dental appointment<\/a> means that you\u2019re not getting the oral cancer screenings<\/a> you need to protect your health. Don\u2019t gamble with your good health. Make your oral cancer screening appointment<\/a> with Dr. Thomas, Dr. Poole, or Dr. Weisenburger<\/a> at Dental Group West<\/a> today. Dental Group West<\/a> proudly serves patients of all ages Toledo, OH, Bowling Green, Sylvania, Oregon, Perrysburg<\/a>, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

What Causes Oral Cancer<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oral cancer<\/a> can develop in anyone at anytime, but men are twice as likely to develop the disease as women, and the risk for everyone increases with age. The exact triggering mechanisms that cause the changes in DNA that lead to oral cancer<\/a> is still unknown. However, behavioral factors that heighten the risk for developing oral cancer<\/a> include:<\/p>\n