{"id":355,"date":"2019-04-10T17:06:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T17:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/?p=355"},"modified":"2019-04-19T17:11:18","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T17:11:18","slug":"oral-cancer-awareness-month-with-your-dentist-in-lincoln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/oral-cancer-awareness-month-with-your-dentist-in-lincoln\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Cancer Awareness Month with Your Dentist in Lincoln"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_84031495__1535399857_89644-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_84031495__1535399857_89644-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_84031495__1535399857_89644-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_84031495__1535399857_89644.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral cancer screenings have become an important part of your\nroutine dental checkups. Dentists alone catch around 84% of oral cancers early\non, giving their patients the best chance at a full recovery. During Oral\nCancer Awareness Month, it\u2019s vital to your oral and overall health to understand\nthe importance of oral cancer screenings. Keep reading to learn more about oral\ncancer and what you can expect during these quick and easy screenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Oral Cancer Screenings are Vital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Catching oral cancer early on can lead to a full recovery.\nHowever, letting the cancer spread can cause serious health issues and even\ndeath. So, if you were looking for one more reason to visit your dentist, here\nit is! Many oral cancer symptoms are hard to detect on your own, but you should\ncontact your dentist if you notice any of these signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White or red spots in your mouth<\/li><li>Sores that won\u2019t heal<\/li><li>Lumps or bumps in your mouth<\/li><li>Pain in your ear<\/li><li>Pain in your mouth<\/li><li>Pain when swallowing<\/li><li>Feeling like there\u2019s something stuck in your\nthroat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any changes in the soft tissue in or around\nyour mouth, contact your dentist. They may order a biopsy for further\ninvestigation. Dentists never want to find cancer, but early detection has the\npotential to save your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens During My Oral Cancer Screening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, an oral cancer screening only takes a few minutes.\nYour dentist will examine your face, neck, head, mouth, lips, gums, tongue,\nthroat, and any other related areas for abnormalities that may tip off oral\ncancer. They may also feel around your jaw and lymph nodes to check for any\nlumps or bumps. You may have even had an oral cancer screening before during a\nroutine checkup without even realizing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Avoid Oral Cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While oral cancer can affect anyone at any age, there are\nsome steps you can take to minimize your chances of being affected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid smoking or the use of tobacco products.<\/li><li>Avoid heavily consuming alcohol.<\/li><li>Keep your face and mouth protected from the sun.<\/li><li>Visit your dentist for routine oral cancer\nscreenings. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know more about oral cancer and why screenings\nare important for your health, contact your dentist to schedule a potentially\nlife-saving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine\ncheckup.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Louis Olberding is experienced in detecting oral cancers\nwhile the symptoms are still small. He believes in patient education, which is\nwhy he wants you to know more about oral cancer during this month of awareness.\nHe currently runs his own practice, and he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at\n(402) 488-2325. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oral cancer screenings have become an important part of your routine dental checkups. Dentists alone catch around 84% of oral cancers early on, giving their patients the best chance at a full recovery. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, it\u2019s vital to your oral and overall health to understand the importance of oral cancer screenings. 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