Dr. Durden speaks about Invisalign VIDEO
At Winterville Dental, we love helping our patients straighten their teeth with Invisalign clear orthodontics. In this video, Athens area dentist Dr. Phillip Durden speaks about the benefits of Invisalign and orthodontic treatment for teens and adults.
Dr. Durden shares Dental Emergency Tips VIDEO
We asked Dr. Durden to share some tips about managing dental emergencies. Tip #1 : Stay calm. Easier said than done, we know, but it really helps if you can focus on a few simple first response steps, it could save a tooth! Please watch our video and Dr. Durden will explain what you should do in the event of a dental emergency.
Dr. Phillip Durden practices dentistry at Winterville Dental, 7 minutes from Athens, Georgia. He and his team provide general, family and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages. We invite you to call us if we can help you with questions about your family's dental care, 706.742.7000
Dr. Phillip Durden practices dentistry at Winterville Dental, 7 minutes from Athens, Georgia. He and his team provide general, family and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages. We invite you to call us if we can help you with questions about your family's dental care, 706.742.7000
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Did You
Know? Babe Ruth, Humphrey Bogart, and
now, in recent years, Michael
Douglas and former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim
Kelly have all been victims of oral cancer.
During Babe
Ruth and Humphrey Bogart’s generation, oral cancer was mainly linked to smoking
and heavy alcohol use. Today, tobacco
use is still a major risk factor, but the fastest growing population of oral
cancer patients are young, healthy, non-smoking individuals. This is largely attributed to the connection
between oral cancer and HPV.
Oral Cancer
& HPV
HPV (human papillomavirus) is the
most common form of sexually transmitted disease today. HPV16 is the type that is typically linked to
oral cancer, as well as cervical cancer.
HPV does not always lead to cancer, “according to the CDC, 80% of
Americans will have some form of HPV infection during their lifetime and 99%
will clear these infections without consequence”. oralcancerfoundation.org
Oral Cancer
Screening
The key to
early detection of oral cancer is to be aware of the symptoms of oral cancer
and regular screening. We provide our
patients with an oral cancer screening examination at each regular checkup
visit. During this screening, Dr. Durden or Dr. Mitchell will carefully examine the tongue, cheeks, roof of the mouth
and oral soft tissues for any unusual changes that may require further
testing. If you notice any of the
following symptoms, please call our office for an evaluation:
- White or red spots or lesions in the mouth that persist for more than 2 weeks
- A lump or thickening in the oral soft tissues
- Chronic sore throat, hoarseness or feeling as if something is caught in the throat
- Numbness of the tongue or other areas of the mouth
- Jaw swelling that makes dentures uncomfortable
In the U.S.,
1 person dies from Oral Cancer every hour.
If detected early, oral cancer can be treated. The challenge with this deadly disease is the
symptoms are not always noticeable until they have greatly progressed.
Join the
Fight Against Oral Cancer
Our Athens
area dental practice is dedicated to raising awareness about oral cancer
screenings and the importance of early detection. Contact Us to learn more about this silent
killer.
Michael
Douglas speaks out on Oral Cancer
references
http://oralcancerfoundation.org/
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/topics/oralcancer/detectingoralcancer.htm
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