Your Dental Visit Could Save Your Life

Did you know your dental visit could save your life? According to the American Cancer Society, 2 to 4% of cancer diagnosed in the United States occurs in the oral cavity. Each year 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed, and approximately 8,000 deaths occur. Early diagnosis is believed to be critical to increase survival rate from this deadly disease.

It is our policy at Drs. Kowal and MacIlwaine, to provide a thorough screening for each and every one of our patient’s. Regularly scheduled professional examinations and cleanings, along with an oral cancer screening, just might save your life. Have you had an oral cancer screening lately? Please call to schedule today!