Oral Cancer

Prevention is better than cure

If left untreated, cancer can spread and spread quickly. Early detection of oral cancer greatly increases the chances of successful treatment and a good prognosis.

The American Dental Association recommends regular oral exams with your dentist and checkups every six months. At each appointment, your dentist will perform a thorough oral exam to check for any lumps, bumps or unusual growths in the mouth or neck.

The mouth contains many different tissues that can become cancerous. The most common types of oral cancers are squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma.

The first step in the treatment process is the removal of the cancerous tissue. This is usually done using surgery and may also involve a combination of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. In some cases, there may not be a need for surgery, and a combination of other therapies will be used.

Depending on the type of cancer and your personal preferences, some patients choose to have the remaining healthy tissues replaced with prosthetic devices such as dentures or bridges. This can provide a better quality of life for patients who are no longer able to eat or speak properly.