{"id":188,"date":"2015-01-22T17:06:35","date_gmt":"2015-01-22T17:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2016-05-20T16:44:31","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T16:44:31","slug":"oral-cancer-screening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/oral-cancer-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"An Oral Cancer Screening from OK Dental Expressions Could Save Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/78769905-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"78769905\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/78769905-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/78769905.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>How much do you know about oral cancer? <\/strong>Although more than 40,000 new cases appear each year,many patients are completely unaware of the symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer. It is a disease that can go undetected because early symptoms are mild and easily confused with other oral health issues. The easiest way to detect oral cancer early is to keep up with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/our-services.html\">regularly scheduled dental checkups<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/meet-dr-holman.html\">Dr. Holman<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/\">Dr. Frazier<\/a> screen for oral cancer as a routine part of each and every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/our-services.html\">dental exam<\/a>. The earlier oral cancer is discovered, the more likely a positive treatment outcome. Don\u2019t unnecessarily jeopardize your good health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">Make an oral cancer screening appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/meet-dr-holman.html\">Dr. Holman<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/\">Dr. Frazier<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/\">OK Dental Expressions<\/a> today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/\">OK Dental Expressions<\/a> proudly restores smiles daily throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">Oklahoma City, OK, Moore, Norman, Midwest City<\/a>, and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<h2>Eight Oral Cancer Warning Signs<\/h2>\n<p>If you, or someone you love, are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">make an immediate oral cancer screening appointment<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red, white, or spotted patches in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>A slow healing sore in the mouth or on the lips<\/li>\n<li>Mouth bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Loosened teeth<\/li>\n<li>Swallowing problems<\/li>\n<li>Suddenly ill fitting dentures<\/li>\n<li>Lumps or bumps on the neck<\/li>\n<li>Chronic earaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Oral Cancer: Are You at Risk?<\/h2>\n<p>Men are twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer, and the risk for development increases with age. There are many behavioral risk factors for oral cancer including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tobacco use<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol use<\/li>\n<li>Excessive sun exposure on the lips<\/li>\n<li>Contraction of the human papilloma virus infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">Oklahoma City Oral Cancer Screening Appointments<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you, or someone close to you, is at heightened risk for developing oral cancer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/meet-dr-holman.html\">Dr. Holman<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/\">Dr. Frazier<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/\">OK Dental Expressions<\/a> for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/our-services.html\">oral cancer screening<\/a> today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/\">OK Dental Expressions<\/a> delivers quality care daily throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">Oklahoma City, OK, Moore, Norman, Midwest City<\/a>, and the neighboring communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much do you know about oral cancer? Although more than 40,000 new cases appear each year,many patients are completely unaware of the symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer. It is a disease that can go undetected because early symptoms are mild and easily confused with other oral health issues. 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