This message from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we oral cancer screenings are so crucial. Early detection can make all the difference!
At home, you can pay attention for any of the following:
- A lump or thickening in your throat
- White or red patches on your tongue, tonsils, or lining of your cheeks and gums
- Numbness of any oral feature
- Any type of lesion, cut, or canker-type sore that doesn’t heal within 14 days
- If you notice anything unusual, be sure to tell us or your doctor.
If your dental team notices anything suspicious, there is no immediate cause for alarm. They won’t know right away if we’re looking at is cancerous, but will probably refer you for additional testing.
Early detection through an oral cancer screening at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH can make all the difference, and only takes a few minutes. People from Londonderry, Salem, and Chester also come to our practice for complete family dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Vanguard Dental Group:
603-276-1000
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
19D Manchester Rd Ste 3
Derry, New Hampshire
03038