{"id":14,"date":"2015-12-22T10:12:42","date_gmt":"2015-12-22T10:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lascolinasperio.com\/?p=14"},"modified":"2015-12-22T10:12:42","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T10:12:42","slug":"oral-cancer-screening-las-colinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dfwperiodontics.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/oral-cancer-screening-las-colinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Cancer Screening in Las Colinas Can Save Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"oral<\/a>As an experienced Las Colinas dentist, <\/span>Dr. Cindy H. Hsu<\/span><\/a> knows good oral health is about more than keeping your teeth free from decay, though that\u2019s a big part of it. No, sometimes other factors must be taken into consideration to ensure your mouth is as healthy as it can be — like a mouth sore that doesn\u2019t heal. That\u2019s a sign of oral cancer, a very serious condition that roughly 45,750 Americans will be diagnosed with this year. Early diagnosis can help a great deal in successful treatment. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of oral cancer screenings in Las Colinas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Forget Your Oral Cancer Screenings in 2016<\/span><\/h3>\n

This New Year, take a big step to maintaining your good health and resolve to get a Las Colinas oral cancer screening at Dr. Hsu\u2019s office. The disease is estimated to cause over 8,650 deaths in 2016 — a number that is thought to be so high due to the fact that patients often don\u2019t realize they have the disease until it\u2019s in its very late stages. This year, let\u2019s break that trend by getting proactive against oral cancer with annual screenings.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Expect in Your Oral Cancer Screening<\/span><\/h3>\n

An oral cancer screening at DFW Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is quick, and Dr. Hsu can complete it at the same time as your regular dental checkup and cleaning. During the exam, she\u2019ll examine your oral cavity and ask you questions about your health and lifestyle to identify any warning signs or possible risk factors of the disease. <\/span><\/p>\n

What Can Signal Oral Cancer<\/span><\/h4>\n

Dr. Hsu will be on the lookout for any of these warning signs of oral cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n