{"id":136,"date":"2019-04-09T18:54:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T18:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=136"},"modified":"2019-04-29T18:57:06","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T18:57:06","slug":"heres-another-reason-to-visit-your-dentist-twice-a-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/heres-another-reason-to-visit-your-dentist-twice-a-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Another Reason to Visit Your Dentist Twice a Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_125156785__1535663895_17505-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Couple smiling back to back\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_125156785__1535663895_17505-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_125156785__1535663895_17505-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_125156785__1535663895_17505.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Dental Association recommends that you see your\ndentist at least twice a year for checkups and cleanings to ensure your oral\nhealth. When you think about reasons why it\u2019s important to see your dentist,\nyou may think about problems like cavities or tooth decay. However, there is a\npart of your routine checkup that has the potential to save your life: oral\ncancer screenings. Keep reading to see how your dentist detects oral cancer as\npart of your routine checkup and cleaning. <\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oral cancer is essentially skin cancer that occurs in the\nmouth. While it is less common than other skin cancers, cases of oral cancer\nhave continued to increase for the last 16 years. You may be more likely to be\naffected by oral cancer if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Routinely smoke or use tobacco<\/li><li>Heavily consume alcohol<\/li><li>Have had prolonged exposure to the sun<\/li><li>Have family history of oral cancer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent findings have shown an increasing number of people\nwithout these risk factors being affected by oral cancer. There also may be a\nlink between the HPV virus that is typically sexually transmitted and oral\ncancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Symptoms of Oral Cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the reasons why seeing your dentist every 6 months is\nimportant is that symptoms of oral cancer are often hard to detect on your own.\nYour dentist will check for the common warning signs of oral cancer, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red or white patches in your mouth<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Changes in tissue color<\/li><li>Sores in or around your mouth that won\u2019t heal<\/li><li>Pain in your mouth<\/li><li>Pain in your ears<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Oral Cancer Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides checking for problems like cavities, decay, gum\ndisease, and more, your dentist can take a few minutes to perform a potentially\nlife-saving oral cancer screening. They will examine your head, mouth, cheeks,\ngums, tongue, and any other related areas to ensure that you\u2019re cancer free.\nAfter, they may feel around your jawbone and lymph nodes to ensure that you\ndon\u2019t have any lumps or bumps that tip off cancer. This screening is vital\nbecause oral cancer is one of the more curable diseases if it\u2019s caught early\non. The sooner oral cancer is detected, the more likely it is that you can have\na full recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When is the last time that you had a routine dental\nappointment? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">Contact\nyour dentist<\/a> to ensure your oral and overall health with a thorough checkup\nand cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Nicholas Brong believes in comprehensive dental\ncheckups, which means he checks for more than just issues with your teeth. He\noffers a wide variety of services, making his practice a one-stop-shop for you\nand your whole family. He currently practices at Zumbro Family Dental, and he\ncan be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by\nphone at (507) 288-1066 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Dental Association recommends that you see your dentist at least twice a year for checkups and cleanings to ensure your oral health. When you think about reasons why it\u2019s important to see your dentist, you may think about problems like cavities or tooth decay. 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