25
Oct
The importance of regular oral cancer screenings during routine dental checkups
Routine dental exams at Bella Hanono Family Dentistry in Alpharetta, Georgia, help you stay on top of your oral health. Besides cleaning and polishing your teeth, routine exams enable Dr. Bella Hanono and her team to diagnose and correct dental problems in their early stages to avoid major dental work later. These dental appointments also provide the opportunity to screen you for oral cancer. Oral cancer screenings uncover signs of this deadly disease early on so you can get immediate treatment.
What is oral cancer?
Oral cancer is a type of cancer that develops in your mouth or throat. Left unchecked, the disease can spread to other parts of the body. Your dentist can conduct an oral cancer screening as part of your dental exam to catch early warning signs of this disease. Early detection and treatment are essential to surviving oral cancer.
Who is at risk of developing oral cancer?
Some people are at higher risk of developing oral cancer than others. Factors that increase your risk of developing this disease include:
- Extensive use of tobacco, including cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or snuff
- Heavy use of alcohol
- Significant exposure to the sun (lip cancer)
- Previous oral cancer diagnosis
What can I expect during an oral cancer screening?
Dr. Bella Hanono will examine the interior of your mouth for lesions, red or white patches, lumps, or other abnormalities. We will also inspect your throat and neck for irregularities that could indicate a cancerous condition. Additional oral cancer testing involves rinsing your mouth with a blue dye to detect precancerous areas and shining a special light into your mouth to detect abnormal tissue.
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Why should I integrate oral cancer screenings into my routine dental checkups?
Oral cancer screenings and tests are an essential component of routine dental exams at Bella Hanono Family Dentistry. If poor lifestyle habits or a previous diagnosis put you at risk of oral cancer, it’s well worth the effort to undergo oral cancer screening to ensure you’re free of this condition.
What happens if oral cancer is detected?
If oral cancer is detected during an oral cancer screening, Dr. Bella Hanono will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan. Depending on the stage and severity of the disease, treatment can involve surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. It’s important to catch oral cancer early to increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery.
Where can I find out more about routine dental checkups and cancer screenings?
Routine oral cancer screenings are important for residents in and around Alpharetta, Georgia, to ensure overall health and wellness. For more information about oral cancer screenings, contact Dr. Bella Hanono from Bella Hanono Family Dentistry in Alpharetta, Georgia, at (770) 343-4052. The office is located at 3155 North Point Parkway, Building G, Suite 200, and is open to new patients and families.
Dr. Bella Hanono, DDS
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Dr. Bella Hanono, the founder of Bella Hanono Family Dentistry, has over 25 years of experience in the industry. Her goal is to promote her patients’ oral health and well-being.
She is an alumnus of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Doctor of Dental Surgery), University of Texas (Master of Public Health), and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District of Georgia Dental Association, Hinman Dental Society, Gnathos, Seattle Study Club, and Hispanic Dental Association.
Dr. Hanono regularly attends continuous education courses to keep abreast with the latest trends in dentistry.
