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Everyday we hear about people dying of cancer. Oral cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the world today .The 5 year survival rate for oral cancer is much less when compared to the survival rates of cervical cancer , melanoma cancer and prostate cancerThe number of new cases and death due to oral cancer is predicted to be almost three times higher than that of cervical cancer and almost double the rates of liver cancer.(as in 2009) Earlier the perception was that people over the age of 45 are most at risk or only people who smoke or who drink a lot of alcohol or both are at risk of developing oral cancer.25 percent of oral cancers occurs in people who don’t smoke or drink alcohol.

Today, oral cancer can occur at any age. The good news is that oral cancer can be treated successfully if caught early enough. To detect oral cancer in its early stage, having regular oral cancer screening done by a dental and/or health professional is important. We at Sheppard Jane Dental Clinic , not only want to offer the best available treatment to our clients but also provide an opportunity aimed at a better well-being.That is what motivated us to introduce Velscope into our practice. It does not diagnose cancer, but is an adjunct to the oral examination to help detect abnormalities in your mouth.

Velscope oral cancer screening takes about 5 minutes to perform. It’s comfortable, completely non-invasive and pain-free. We simply flash a special blue light into your mouth that helps highlight any cells that may be abnormal or different compared to the normal soft tissues. Mouth is often the most neglected part of your body.

Always remember, If you notice white or dark red patches in any part of your mouth, lumps or other changes in texture, numbness, patches that don’t go away in 2 weeks, or find that you have difficulty swallowing or notice changes in taste, call your dentist right away!

Have you had an oral cancer screening before ? If not, call us to book an appointment today!