Oral cancer and you, from Advanced Dental Concepts

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients, Advanced Dental Concepts screens our patients for oral cancer. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved.

Recently, our alert staff came across an article by Dr. Andrew Weil,titled "5 Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer." We encourage you to read the article, especially if you are a heavy smoker or drinker.

Early detection of pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life. Ask Drs. Faulkner or Spurlock about a screening at your next appointment!