I see a lot of patients during a work week. One item i see articles about is making sure clinicians perform a soft tissue check on patients during an oral exam. This part of the oral exam is a way to stay on top of oral cancer. It's doesn't prevent oral cancer, but helps identify it hopefully before it becomes a larger issue. According to the National Institute of Health the incidence of cancer is 10.5 people per 100,000. While that sounds low, if you are one of the few that develop oral cancer I'm sure you would want to know about it in its infancy. The best way to find it early is to have regular checkups at your dentist and make sure your dentist is checking out your gums, cheeks, floor of mouth, back of throat, and roof of mouth. If you look in the mirror one morning and notice something that wasn't there before it's not a bad idea to get it checked out. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to oral cancer. If you have any questions about your oral health or about our office please visit our website at the link below or call our office to come in for a visit.
-Dr. Cooper
-Dr. Cooper
859-309-6052
Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.
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