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What
You Should Know About Oral Cancer.
Were you
aware that oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer
in men, the fourteenth most common cancer in women, and
that the fatality rate for oral cancer is higher than
that for cervical cancer, Hodgkin's disease, and skin
cancer? These facts point out the importance of having
the dentist perform regular oral-cancer screenings.
While there are several types of oral cancer, about 90%
are squamous cell cancers, which usually appear as
crusted or scaly patches on the skin, with a red,
inflamed base, a growing tumor, or a non-healing
ulcer. With this in mind, have all lumps on your
lips, inside your cheeks, or anywhere else inside your
mouth checked by the dentist as soon as
possible.
Doctors
cannot always explain why one person develops oral
cancer and another does not. However, we do know
that this disease is not contagious. You cannot
"catch" oral cancer from another person.
Because your smile plays such an important role in your
life - laughing, speaking, smiling, and kissing - our
goal is to make sure it enhances rather than detracts
from your self-confidence. Let us help you create
a great looking smile. We're located in Laguna
West Plaza, across from Apple Computer, where we offer
full-service dentistry and the newest cosmetic
procedures. Call us to schedule an appointment.
We're
accepting new patients and welcome your call to schedule
an appointment. Dr.
Terri Speed is a family dentist in practice at 9098
Laguna Main Street, Suite 4 in Laguna West. Dr.
Speed can be reached at (916) 691-1600. Second
office location at 9381 East Stockton Blvd, Suite 120
(across from Mikuni's Restaurant in Elk Grove; near
Highway 99). To make appointments call (916)
686-4212. www.terrispeeddds.com.
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