Oral Cancer

Why is Screening for Oral Cancer Important?
added on: April 11, 2024

Oral cancer, although often overlooked, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects thousands of individuals worldwide each year. Detecting oral cancer in its early stages can significantly improve treatment outcomes and increase the chances of successful recovery. This is why oral cancer screenings are crucial in identifying abnormalities… Read More…


Mouth Cancer Action Month
added on: November 5, 2023

November is a special month dedicated to creating awareness about mouth cancer, a condition that affects thousands of lives worldwide. Mouth Cancer Action Month, an initiative led by the Mouth Cancer Foundation plays a pivotal role in educating people about the risk factors, early detection, and prevention of this deadly… Read More…


April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
added on: April 12, 2021

When it comes to our health, nobody wants to hear the big ‘C’ word — Cancer. While this disease can affect anywhere in the body, one of the harder types of cancer to diagnose early is oral cancer. However, early diagnosis is key to treating oral cancer successfully and increasing… Read More…


4 Causes of Gum Pain
added on: June 18, 2020

Many people think that it’s normal for gums to hurt or bleed during brushing or flossing. However, that’s a pretty big misconception. Whenever your gums bleed or are painful, whether this occurs while brushing or not, it’s usually a sign that you should see your dentist in Rocky Mount. Even… Read More…


The Signs of Oral Cancer
added on: April 8, 2019

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and at our dental office in Rocky Mount, we know just how serious and scary oral cancer can be. To do our part to help raise awareness, we’re here to share facts, signs, and risk factors of oral cancer with our patients and neighbors…. Read More…


Smoking and Your Oral Health
added on: November 7, 2018

By now we all know that smoking is bad for our health. It increases the risk for cancer, heart disease, and numerous other problems throughout the body. Your mouth is no exception. This November, during the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society, our dental office in Rocky… Read More…


Oral Cancer Risks, Signs, and Prevention
added on: April 11, 2018

Every year, we dedicate one of our April blogs to help do our part for Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer may not be talked about as much as other forms of the disease, but it’s still a very serious form of cancer that affects thousands of Americans every year…. Read More…