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What you should know
about oral cancer Red or white patches
Teeth movement
Check the lips
REGULAR DENTAL VISITS ARE NOT JUST FOR CLEANINGS AND CAVITY CHECKS, THEY’RE ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR DENTIST TO EXAMINE YOUR MOUTH AND NECK FOR ORAL CANCERS.
DETECTING ORAL CANCER early can nearly double your chance of survival. So do your part by performing self-exams and tell your dentist if you notice any of the following: • A sore on the lips or in the mouth that will not heal. • Red or white patches in the mouth. • Earache.
Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry
2601 25th St., Suite 400, in Salem 503-689-8936 www.myfamilydentistsalem.com
• Pain, tenderness or numbness on the lips or in the mouth.
• A change in the way your teeth fit together when you close your mouth.
• A lump, thickening, a rough spot, crusty area or eroded area on the lips or in the mouth.
• A lump or growth in your throat or neck.
• Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or moving the jaw or tongue. • Coarseness or other changes in your voice.
• Cough or sore throat that will not go away. Be sure to visit your dentist regularly for complete oral health. Source: Journal of the American Dental Association
• Trouble swallowing.
Na Xu, DDS, is a mother of two.
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