Oklahoma Dental Plan

 

Did You Know... courtesy of LifeTips.com

Oral Cancer Cancer is one of the most feared diseases on the planet, and oral cancer is among the most deadly, killing more than half of all victims within 5 years. In fact, one person dies every hour in the US from oral cancer. Even those that survive are often severely disfigured, missing large parts of their jaw, tongue, and throat. If you smoke, drink, or use chewing tobacco, then you are in the highest risk group for getting oral cancer. Moreover, drinking and smoking at the same time greatly increases the risk. The key to surviving oral cancer, as with most cancers, is early detection. If you have sores or lesions that stick around for a long time in your mouth, or a constant lumpy feeling when chewing or swallowing in your mouth, tongue, or throat, then you should see a specialist, such as a dentist, immediately. Oral cancer can even be detected before these symptoms occur, but unfortunately most early signs are painless and can only be detected by a dentist. If you are in the high risk group, and in particular if you are over 40 as 95% of oral cancers occur in those over 40, then it is extremely important that you see a dentist for a cleaning at least every 6 months so they can assess the overall health of your teeth and mouth. If you can’t see a dentist every 6 months because you don’t have and cannot afford the high monthly premiums of traditional dental insurance, then you should at least enroll in a discount dental plan. Discount dental plans typically cost around $100 annually and include 2 free (or very cheap) routine cleanings, which will at least allow you to detect cancer early, as well as get your teeth cleaned.   View featured Low Cost Dental Plan details and sample savings for your area.