During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we are partnering with the American Oral Cancer Foundation for an Open House on 4/30/14 and offering oral cancer screenings at a reduced cost during the entire month of April 2014.At the Open House Day we will offer complimentary oral cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An appointment is required and can be secured by calling us at 212-689-0024.In addition to this, we will be performing oral cancer screenings until the April 30th, 2014 at the reduced cost of $39 (regularly $78). Half of the proceedings from the oral cancer screenings for this month will be donated to The Oral Cancer Foundation. Oral cancer does not discriminate according to age, race or gender. Early detection of oral cancer is most important because it provides a greater chance that treatment will be successful. Symptoms include non-healing sores, growths and patches on oral tissues, gums or the tongue. We will use Velscope screening exams to detect these abnormal cells before they develop into sores or lesions. Velscope screens for abnormal changes in the oral tissues, so they can be treated before they develop into something more serious. At Herald Square Dental & The Denture Center we feel strongly about prevention and have been offering oral cancer screenings for years. To prevent oral cancer, we suggests visiting a dentist every six months for a routine checkup that includes an oral cancer screening and adjunctive oral cancer screening with Velscope. Appointments are filling fast! Call us at 212-689-0024 to book your appointment today! Best regards, Herald Square Dental & The Denture Center ____________________________________________________________ Reference:http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11736051.htm | |
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Monday, April 7, 2014
Join Us at Our Oral Cancer Open House on April 30th, 2014
Friday, April 5, 2013
Know Thyself: Self-Screening for Oral Cancer
Greetings from Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam, Dr. Shirzadnia and Dr. Song!
When it comes to leading a long, healthy life, it's always best to know yourself. While this advice can take on significant philosophical meaning, I'm talking about knowing yourself better physically. Being in tune with your body and watching out for early symptoms of disease can be your ticket to perpetually good health.
Every hour of every day somebody in the United States dies of oral cancer. This serious dental disease, which affects the mouth, lips or throat, is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in its early stages. When you go in for your regular dental exam, you're also being screened for oral cancer. While that's fine and dandy, it's best to go a step beyond, screening yourself at home regularly. This is doubly true for those who drink excessive amounts of alcohol, use tobacco products, are regularly exposed to sunlight, have lip-biting and cheek-chewing habits or have ill-fitting dentures, as all of these characteristics put you at greater risk.
Here's how to screen for oral cancer at home:
Examine yourself in the mirror. The left and right sides of the face and neck should have the same shape. Check for swelling, lumps and bumps.
Look at your skin and note any changes in the color or size of sores, moles or other growths.
Press your fingers along the sides and front of your neck. Do you feel any tenderness or swelling?
Pull your lower lip out and look for any sores. Use your thumb and forefinger to feel the upper and lower lips for lumps or texture changes.
Examine the insides of your cheeks for red, white or dark patches. Gently squeeze and roll each cheek between your index finger and thumb to check for bumps and tenderness.
Tilt your head back to check the roof of your mouth, and then run your finger along the surface. Do you feel or see any unusual lumps or discoloration?
Check out the top, bottom and sides of your tongue, including the soft tissue under it. Once again, note any swelling, discoloration or unusual lumps.
Symptoms of oral cancer include: sores on the face, neck or mouth that do not heal within a couple of weeks; swelling, lumps or bumps on the lips and gums; chronic bleeding in the mouth; white, red or dark patches in your lips, cheeks, gums or tongue; and numbness, loss of feeling or general pain in any area of the face, mouth or neck. If you experience any of these symptoms, or find something unusual during your self-exam, call our office at (212)689-0024 immediately for an appointment! And don't forget during the entire month of April 2013 we will be performing the Velscope screening for oral cancer at the reduced fee of $39 (50% off the regular price of $79) and will donate half of the proceeds to The Oral Cancer Foundation in an effort to beat oral cancer! Also, on Wednesday April 24,2 2013 our office will be performing complimentary Velscope oral cancer screenings! Fore more information about this event please log in http://www.oralcancer-screening.org/events/index.php?eID=5541.
If you have questions, please call us at (212)689-0024 or email us at appts@newyorkdenturedental.com today!
Best Regards,
Herald Square Dental &The Denture Center
________________________________________________________
References: www.idanewsletters.com
When it comes to leading a long, healthy life, it's always best to know yourself. While this advice can take on significant philosophical meaning, I'm talking about knowing yourself better physically. Being in tune with your body and watching out for early symptoms of disease can be your ticket to perpetually good health.
Every hour of every day somebody in the United States dies of oral cancer. This serious dental disease, which affects the mouth, lips or throat, is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in its early stages. When you go in for your regular dental exam, you're also being screened for oral cancer. While that's fine and dandy, it's best to go a step beyond, screening yourself at home regularly. This is doubly true for those who drink excessive amounts of alcohol, use tobacco products, are regularly exposed to sunlight, have lip-biting and cheek-chewing habits or have ill-fitting dentures, as all of these characteristics put you at greater risk.
Here's how to screen for oral cancer at home:
Examine yourself in the mirror. The left and right sides of the face and neck should have the same shape. Check for swelling, lumps and bumps.
Look at your skin and note any changes in the color or size of sores, moles or other growths.
Press your fingers along the sides and front of your neck. Do you feel any tenderness or swelling?
Pull your lower lip out and look for any sores. Use your thumb and forefinger to feel the upper and lower lips for lumps or texture changes.
Examine the insides of your cheeks for red, white or dark patches. Gently squeeze and roll each cheek between your index finger and thumb to check for bumps and tenderness.
Tilt your head back to check the roof of your mouth, and then run your finger along the surface. Do you feel or see any unusual lumps or discoloration?
Check out the top, bottom and sides of your tongue, including the soft tissue under it. Once again, note any swelling, discoloration or unusual lumps.
Symptoms of oral cancer include: sores on the face, neck or mouth that do not heal within a couple of weeks; swelling, lumps or bumps on the lips and gums; chronic bleeding in the mouth; white, red or dark patches in your lips, cheeks, gums or tongue; and numbness, loss of feeling or general pain in any area of the face, mouth or neck. If you experience any of these symptoms, or find something unusual during your self-exam, call our office at (212)689-0024 immediately for an appointment! And don't forget during the entire month of April 2013 we will be performing the Velscope screening for oral cancer at the reduced fee of $39 (50% off the regular price of $79) and will donate half of the proceeds to The Oral Cancer Foundation in an effort to beat oral cancer! Also, on Wednesday April 24,2 2013 our office will be performing complimentary Velscope oral cancer screenings! Fore more information about this event please log in http://www.oralcancer-screening.org/events/index.php?eID=5541.
If you have questions, please call us at (212)689-0024 or email us at appts@newyorkdenturedental.com today!
Best Regards,
Herald Square Dental &The Denture Center
________________________________________________________
References: www.idanewsletters.com
Thursday, December 27, 2012
On Guard Against Oral Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. Cancer is caused by both external factors (tobacco, chemicals, radiation, and infectious organisms) and internal factors (inherited mutations, hormones, immune conditions, and mutations that occur from metabolism).
Oral Cancer is now the fifth most common cancer in the world, it kills about one-third of those diagnosed with it. Close to 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. And over 25% of oral cancers occur in people who don't smoke or have other lifestyle risk factors.
Now that we've got your attention — there's hope.
Trouble Spots—Oral Lesions
Are there any red or white spots you haven't noticed before? Maybe you've taken a wait-and-see approach to a small sore you found last week. Any unexplained swelling? Discoloration that doesn't hurt a lick?
Most oral lesions, as we call them, are harmless. A piece of crusty French bread with dinner can scratch delicate tissues. But if you use tobacco and alcohol, have or have had HPV, or are being treated for any number of systemic diseases — diabetes, autoimmune disorders among them — that harmless irritation is a red flag. During your dental appointment, we'll take a closer look. When we find a lesion, suspicious or not, we intend to err on the cautious side.
In our office we use Velscope for early detection of oral cancer. Here is how it works: We use a special light to examine the inside of your mouth for abnormalities that could lead to cancer. Healthy tissue in the oral cavity will be greenish in color, while abnormal sites will be dark, usually in the black shade. If we find a suspicious area we will have you follow up witha a specialist to confirm the nature of the formation and the diagnosis.
Early detection can lead to life-saving treatment. Please take care of yourself and don't forget to request an oral cancer screenign at your next visit in our office!
__________________________________________________________________________________
References: Internet Dental Alliance, http://oralcancerfoundation.org, http://www.cancer.org
Oral Cancer is now the fifth most common cancer in the world, it kills about one-third of those diagnosed with it. Close to 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. And over 25% of oral cancers occur in people who don't smoke or have other lifestyle risk factors.
Now that we've got your attention — there's hope.
Trouble Spots—Oral Lesions
Are there any red or white spots you haven't noticed before? Maybe you've taken a wait-and-see approach to a small sore you found last week. Any unexplained swelling? Discoloration that doesn't hurt a lick?
Most oral lesions, as we call them, are harmless. A piece of crusty French bread with dinner can scratch delicate tissues. But if you use tobacco and alcohol, have or have had HPV, or are being treated for any number of systemic diseases — diabetes, autoimmune disorders among them — that harmless irritation is a red flag. During your dental appointment, we'll take a closer look. When we find a lesion, suspicious or not, we intend to err on the cautious side.
In our office we use Velscope for early detection of oral cancer. Here is how it works: We use a special light to examine the inside of your mouth for abnormalities that could lead to cancer. Healthy tissue in the oral cavity will be greenish in color, while abnormal sites will be dark, usually in the black shade. If we find a suspicious area we will have you follow up witha a specialist to confirm the nature of the formation and the diagnosis.
Early detection can lead to life-saving treatment. Please take care of yourself and don't forget to request an oral cancer screenign at your next visit in our office!
__________________________________________________________________________________
References: Internet Dental Alliance, http://oralcancerfoundation.org, http://www.cancer.org
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