Dr. Roberts and Dr. Fluellen here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry in Richardson, TX are here to provide awareness in the month of April for Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer can develop in any part of the mouth including the lips, tongue, cheeks, the floor of the mouth, and can be life-threatening if not treated properly or caught early enough. Our doctors here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry want to ensure your dental health is your priority and we will take lab tests and imaging to ensure they are seeing everything correctly. There are many factors that play into the diagnosis of oral cancer and some of those include smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, family history of cancer, and excessive sun exposure.
Potential Symptoms of oral cancer:
• Sore, or soreness or irritation that doesn’t seem to go away
• Red or white patches, or pain, tenderness, or numbness in mouth or lips
• Lumps, thickening tissues, rough spots, crusty or eroded areas
• Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, or moving your jaw or tongue
- Bleeding in the mouth
- Numbness, loss of feeling, or pain/tenderness in any area of the face
- Persistent sores on the face, neck, or mouth that bleed easily
- A soreness or feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing, speaking, or moving the jaw or tongue
- Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or change in voice
While this diagnosis can be frightening, the best way to stay on top of correct dental health is to come and get your 6-month exam, x-ray, and cleaning as well as your yearly oral cancer screening. Please call our office today to not only make an appointment for you, but for the whole family! We would like to see you all.
Call Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry today for your oral cancer screening at 972-231-8241