{"id":77,"date":"2019-04-09T16:44:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T16:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2019-05-02T16:48:17","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T16:48:17","slug":"did-you-know-that-your-dentist-in-parker-could-save-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/09\/did-you-know-that-your-dentist-in-parker-could-save-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know that Your Dentist in Parker Could Save Your Life?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_91825905__1536601731_24569-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling\" class=\"wp-image-78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_91825905__1536601731_24569-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_91825905__1536601731_24569-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_91825905__1536601731_24569.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of cases of oral cancer continue to increase each\nyear, over the last 16 years. Because of this growing problem, it is more\nimportant than ever to receive regular oral cancer screenings from your dentist\nin Parker. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is an effort to raise\nawareness about this issue. Keep reading to learn more about oral cancer and\nwhat you can expect during an oral cancer screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Oral Cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral cancer is a type of skin cancer that develops in or\naround your mouth. While anyone can be affected by this disease, here are some\nof the factors that can increase your chances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Regular tobacco use or smoking<\/li><li>Heavy consumption of alcohol<\/li><li>Prolonged exposure to sun<\/li><li>Family history of oral cancer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, studies have shown a growing number of people with\nHPV being affected by oral cancer. While research hasn\u2019t made a direct link\nyet, there is definitely a relationship between this sexually-transmitted\ndisease and oral cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Oral Cancer Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While oral cancer is common, if it\u2019s caught early, it\u2019s one\nof the most curable cancers. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to visit your dentist\nfor oral cancer screenings. Symptoms are often hard to detect on your own, but\nyou should contact your dentist if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sores in or around your mouth that won\u2019t heal<\/li><li>Difficulty or pain swallowing<\/li><li>White or red patches in your mouth<\/li><li>Pain in your mouth<\/li><li>Pain in your ears<\/li><li>Lumps, bumps, or growths<\/li><li>Changes in the color of soft tissue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Expect During a Screening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your routine screening will occur during your biannual\ndental checkup. You may have even received one already without knowing it\nbecause it only takes a few minutes. Your dentist will visually examine your\nhead, neck, mouth, gums, tongue, cheeks, throat, and any other related areas for\nwarning signs of oral cancer. After, they may feel for any lumps or bumps along\nyour jawbone and lymph nodes. If they do detect a warning sign, they may order\na biopsy for further investigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists never want to find cancer but detecting it early on\nwill give you your best chance at a full recovery. Have you received an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/oral-cancer-screening.html\">oral cancer\nscreening<\/a> in the last year? Contact your dentist\u2019s office to ensure your\noral and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Rodney L. Allen has decades of dental experience in\ndetecting the common warning signs of oral cancer. He believes in comprehensive\ndentistry, which is why he examines more than just his patients\u2019 teeth. He\ncurrently runs his own practice, and he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone\nat (720) 851-6784 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number of cases of oral cancer continue to increase each year, over the last 16 years. Because of this growing problem, it is more important than ever to receive regular oral cancer screenings from your dentist in Parker. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is an effort to raise awareness about this issue. 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