Are Seniors More Prone To Oral Cancer..?

Recent studies states that oral cancer is detected more in old age people. The risk of oral cancer increases significantly with the age 50 or above, as it is mentioned in latest result of India Cancer Society.

The older you get, chance of oral cancer become high, only remedy is to take care of your oral health from today itself. Oral cancer may be detected as a tumour formation or any other lesion in your mouth. Hence whenever you may suffer with any kind of lesion in your mouth, try to consult the dentist immediately to clarify the issue.

Important factors that causes oral cancer

Smoking or use of tobacco: Tobacco usage is the main cause of several cancers. More than 90% of oral cancer patients are tobacco users. Chance of oral cancer is more for smoker than non-smokers.
Use of Alcohol: More than 80% of cancer patients are alcohol drinkers.

How To Reduce the Risk of Oral Cancer

Being healthy is the only way to reduce the risk of cancer. Here are few steps to stay healthy:

1.Avoid smoking
2.Eat healthy food with balance diet
3.Regular dental checkup is mandatory with well experienced dentist.
4.Ensure a good dental hygiene at home itself.

How Dentist Helps You ? 

We know that early detection can cure cancer, hence try to visit your dentist regularly for oral screening. Dentist can use latest technologies to identify the signs of oral cancer.

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