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ORAL CANCER « DENTAL CARE

Oral cancer is prevalent and preventable. Three people die from oral cancer everyday in Canada – making the five-year survival rate of oral cancer lower than the survival rates of breast, cervical and prostate cancer. However, the potential for death is significantly reduced if cancer is detected early, making treatment easier, less invasive and more than 90% curable.

Age and excessive alcohol and tobacco use are leading risk factors for oral cancer; however, 25% of those who suffer from the disease have no risk factors. Recent studies also indicate that infection of the oral cavity with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) may also be a risk factor.

Taking preventative measures such as undergoing an oral cancer check is the best way to monitor your oral health. An advanced oral cancer check is simple, painless and only takes a few minutes. After a traditional visual and physical oral examination, your mouth is examined using a safe fluorescent visualization source. This helps your dentist identify any lesions that could potentially be cancerous.

Just as undergoing a Pap smear is an essential part of a woman’s yearly physical, an oral cancer check offers the same type of early detection and is equally important to your overall health care. Altima Dental Canada recommends Canadians be checked for oral cancer on a yearly basis.

Oral Cancer Fact Sheet



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