Tobacco use is rampant in the United States. Roughly 42 million people are habitual tobacco users. Of this number, many will develop conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and more. Tobacco is enjoyed by people in several different ways including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (“dip”), or cigars. Nicotine is highly addictive, which explains why so many people are tobacco users. We’re here to tell you that it’s in your best interest to kick the habit while you still have time. You see, it isn’t just your overall health you’re putting at risk, it’s your oral health, too. Our Beachwood, OH office wants you to know that your oral health is very important and tobacco use can leave it in bad shape. Bad oral health has a major impact on your overall health. As the Beachwood dentist of choice for residents in the area, Dr. Hornstein has firsthand the effects tobacco has had on many patients. He and the rest of our dental staff want you to live your life free of tobacco and with the best oral health of your life.
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The Dentist Pepper Pike Prefers Says Tobacco Use Greatly Affects Oral Health
September 16, 2015
Your Family Dentist Shaker Heights Offers Life Saving Oral Cancer Screenings
January 21, 2015
Protect your good health with oral cancer screenings from Advanced Dental Care today. Dr. Hornstein offers oral cancer screenings as a routine part of each and every dental exam. If you tend to skip out on your semiannual checkups, you could be jeopardizing your long term health. Historically, the death rate associated with oral cancer is particularly high due to the disease being routinely discovered late in its development. Since there is no comprehensive program in the U.S. to screen for oral cancer, it may be that a regular dental visit could one day save your life, or the life of someone you love. If it has been more than six months since your last dental checkup, make an appointment with Dr. Hornstein and the experienced team at The Center for Advanced Dentistry today. Dr. Hornstein is a trusted Shaker Heights Dentist, now proudly serving patients daily throughout Beachwood, Cleveland, Pepper Pike, Solon, Shaker Heights, and neighboring Ohio communities.
Ask Your Dentist Shaker Heights: What Are The Symptoms of Oral Cancer?
The presence of any of the following symptoms necessitates an immediate oral cancer screening appointment from your Dentist Shaker Heights:
- Swelling, lumps or bumps, rough spots, or crust anywhere around the lips, gums, or other areas inside the mouth
- White, red, or speckled patches in the mouth
- Mouth bleeding
- Mouth pain or numbness
- Mouth sores
- A feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing, speaking
- Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or change in voice
- Ear aches
- A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together
- Sudden and dramatic weight loss
Ask Your Dentist Shaker Heights: Who’s At Risk for Developing Oral Cancer?
Research shows that men are twice as likely to develop oral cancer as women, and men over age 50 face the greatest risk. Other risk factors for the development of oral cancer include:
- Tobacco use
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Family history of cancer
- Excessive sun exposure
- Contraction of HPV
Dentist Shaker Heights Oral Cancer Screening Appointments
Don’t skip an opportunity to protect your good health. Make your oral cancer screening appointment with Dr. Hornstein and the highly qualified team at The Center for Advanced Dentistry today. Dr. Hornstein is a leading Shaker Heights Dentist, delivering quality care daily throughout Beachwood, Cleveland, Pepper Pike, Solon, Shaker Heights, and nearby Ohio communities.
Early Oral Cancer Detection with VELscope
May 1, 2012
When you think of the word “cancer,” what comes to mind first? Is it oral cancer? Probably not. But oral cancer is as serious as any other form, and in some cases, much more serious. Oral cancer claims the life of one American every hour. What’s more, this year around 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with some form of the disease.
All of which begs one question: why is the death rate for oral cancer so high?
Because many diagnoses aren’t made until it’s already in a late stage of development. But at The Center for Advanced Dentistry, Dr. Hornstein is helping to change that with VELscope.
VELscope is a unique cancer screening tool that uses fluorescent light to detect potentially cancerous tissue cells before they can be detected with just a simple oral exam. That means patients who have been diagnosed with VELscope can begin treatment sooner, when chances of recovery are higher.
How Does VELscope Work?
An oral cancer screening with VELscope takes just seconds to complete and is absolutely painless. During your screening, Dr. Hornstein will simply shine the VELscope light over the interior of your smile. Under this light, abnormal cells will look distinctly different from health tissue.
Is it time for you to schedule your next regular checkup and oral cancer exam? Call The Center for Advanced Dentistry today. Dr. Hornstein serves patients from Cleveland, Solon, Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, and surrounding areas.