Oral Cancer Screenings

San Antonio, Texas

At Hale Dental in San Antonio, TX, we know well that no one wants to think about cancer. The built-in human psychological system has a tendency to put such things into some hard-to-reach corner of our minds and file them in the "happens to other people" section. But the reality is that cancer touches nearly every one of us at least once in our lifetime, either ourselves directly, or someone we know.

Good News and Bad News

The bad news? More than 30,000 people nationwide are diagnosed annually with oral cancer. The good news? With early detection and immediate treatment, the survivability rate of this type of cancer shoots up to 90%. Dr. Hale and his staff want to offer the best possible care to their patients and part of this is to offer a comprehensive oral cancer screening as part of your dental healthcare routine.

It Doesn't Only Happen to Smokers

Once found almost exclusively in tobacco users, oral cancer is now being found in people of all ages. Smokers and those who chew tobacco develop cancer more often, to be sure, than those who abstain. However, it's now understood that many other criteria affect your chances of cancer development:

• How old you are
• Your family health history
• Your race
• How much alcohol you consume

All of these go into the mix of how likely you are to develop oral cancer.

A Preventable Tragedy

Every hour of every day in America, oral cancer claims a life. In this day and age of advanced medical technology that makes screening for oral cancer simple and easy. We want to encourage you to take advantage of this lifesaving tool that not only can avert tragedy, but give you peace of mind.

Inexpensive, Easy...and Important

Like almost all dental procedures, your insurance coverage depends on the company with which you have a policy. To find out if oral cancer screening is part of your dental health plan, don't hesitate to call your agent. Even if you pay out of pocket, however, the modest fee for this screening procedure should not deter you from taking advantage of the potential lifesaving benefits it provides. Don't let this highly curable form of cancer gain a foothold in your life. Early detection is key. Finding and taking care of early abnormalities will help ensure that you enjoy good oral health throughout your life.

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For more information about Oral Cancer, please view our frequently asked questions about oral cancer page.

Dr. Brian Hale in San Antonio, TX, has a great deal of experience in screening for oral cancer. He can do that as part of your twice-yearly check-up and cleaning visit. If you have not had a dental check-up for longer than 6 to 12 months, please don't delay any longer. Give us a call, or send an email, to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hale. We can assess your dental health and take things from there. Why not take advantage of our up-to-date technology?