Tens of thousands of individuals are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Early detection is key to a successful recovery. Given the gravity of oral cancer and the import of spotting the disease quickly, you’ll want to book professional oral cancer screenings every six months. Thankfully, they are included in your semiannual dental checkup. In the meantime, if you suspect you may have it, you can do your own checkup at home.
Here are some symptoms to look for:
– Drastic weight loss
– Changes in your teeth’s alignment
– Discomfort when speaking or eating
– Consistent sore throats
– Feeling that something is lodged in the back of the throat which cannot be removed
– Wounds in the mouth or on the face that do not heal quickly
– Irregular or abnormal colored and speckled patches in the mouth
– Unusual bumps and lumps inside the mouth
– Eroded areas along the gum line
– Abnormal bleeding of the mouth
– A feeling of numbness
– Pain in the facial area
For any additional questions or concerns about oral cancer screenings, Ferguson & Associates, DDS is here to help. For a complete diagnosis from Dr. Sean Ferguson and our team at our dentist office in Concord, North Carolina, you can book an appointment by calling us at 704-786-8317. Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!