{"id":72,"date":"2013-05-13T13:41:52","date_gmt":"2013-05-13T13:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.betteryoursmile.com\/?p=72"},"modified":"2018-07-06T16:30:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T16:30:18","slug":"keep-your-smile-safe-from-oral-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/keep-your-smile-safe-from-oral-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Smile Safe from Oral Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-74\" style=\"margin: 8px 10px;\" title=\"oralcanc\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/oralcanc1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>When it comes to maintaining optimal oral health, most people tend to keep an eye on potential signs of problems like cavities, TMJ disorder, or gum disease. Have you ever stopped and wondered if you could be suffering from <strong>oral cancer<\/strong>, though? While <strong>oral cancer<\/strong> isn\u2019t as well-known as some of the other dental conditions, the numbers associated it with are frightening \u2013 in fact, one American every hour dies from the disease. Additionally, tens of thousands of people will be diagnosed with this year, and only half of them will go on to survive more than five years. Don\u2019t panic just yet, though! If <strong>oral cancer<\/strong> is caught early on, the chances of successful treatment are raised significantly, so don\u2019t waste time. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/\">D\u2019Amico and Mauck, DDS<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Aurora, CO<\/a>, we take the threat of <strong>oral cancer<\/strong> very seriously, and we\u2019ll make sure to look for any signs of it each and every time you come in to see us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I know if I have oral cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself unable to come into our office for a while, here are some common symptoms that you can look for at home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sore in the mouth that bleeds easily and doesn\u2019t show signs of healing.<\/li>\n<li>A flat, red or white, painless sore in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>The oral tissues changing color<\/li>\n<li>A lump, thick sport, or rough area in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Lingering pain, numbness, or tenderness that happens in the mouth or lips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, keep in mind that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. D\u2019Amico and Dr. Mauck<\/a> should be your first line of defense against <strong>oral cancer<\/strong>. By attending regular check-ups every six months, our team will have an opportunity to thoroughly inspect your mouth and take note of any areas that seem suspicious.<\/p>\n<p>While <strong>oral cancer<\/strong> often occurs in patients who use tobacco and\/or alcohol, it\u2019s important to remember that nearly a fourth of affected patients never participated in any known risk factors. Our team is dedicated to helping you maintain your oral health and keeping your smile strong. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact<\/a> our <strong>Aurora <\/strong>office today to schedule an appointment. We welcome patients from the greater <strong>Denver<\/strong> area, including <strong>Centennial, Eaglewood<\/strong>, and <strong>Parker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to maintaining optimal oral health, most people tend to keep an eye on potential signs of problems like cavities, TMJ disorder, or gum disease. Have you ever stopped and wondered if you could be suffering from oral cancer, though? 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