Most of the time, your dentist will be the first person to notice any problem in your mouth, as their role is to help you maintain a healthy mouth, which includes catching early signs of oral cancer.
According to the Government of Canada, oral cancer is the thirteenth most common form of cancer.
Our dentists at Soie Clinique Dentaire therefore make it a point to check for any abnormalities in the tissues of your mouth.
Oral cancer statistics
The Canadian Cancer Society forecast the following statistics for 2017:
Even though people over the age of 45 have a greater risk of developing oral cancer, we screen all our patients for oral cancer, as early detection is essential to improve the chances of survival.
It is impossible to pinpoint the exact cause of oral cancer. However, the following are common risk factors:
The more frequent these are, the higher the risk becomes, so having one glass of wine a day doesn’t automatically mean you’ll develop oral cancer. However, for some people, that may be enough.
As a general rule, any oral lesion should heal within two weeks. There is therefore nothing to worry about if a lesion has not healed after only a few days.
However, if you are concerned about something in your mouth, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to thoroughly examine it and provide professional advice.
(450) 969-6970
2190 Lapinière, Brossard
(514) 271-0007 1025 Wellington, Montreal
