Tips to Help Aid in the Prevention of Oral Cancer

Brooklyn, NY ( beforeitsnews ) June 3, 2013 – Based on information from the Cancer Agency, the chance of contracting oral cancer increases the older you get. Some of the common contributors to oral cancer are that of smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and sun damage. Anyone who has previously dealt with neck or head cancer will also put you at an increased risk for developing cancer. Common tips to help prevent your likelihood of dealing with oral cancer are outlined below:

- Make sure to floss and brush your teeth on a regular basis. If your mouth is unhealthy, is will weaken your immune system and prohibit your body from being able to fight the war against cancer.

- Refrain from smoking or chewing tobacco products. For those who are a smoker, making the decision to stop is crucial to the prevention of cancer. Regardless of whether you are a casual smoker or someone who smokes on a regular basis, you can help to minimize the chance of ending up with oral cancer later on in life.

- Consume alcoholic beverages in moderation. Avoid binge drinking. Limit yourself to one or two drinks per day. Your risks associated with oral cancer increase depending upon the length of time you have been using alcohol and tobacco products and the amount of products consumed.

- Minimize the amount of exposure your body is going to get with the sun. Even though everyone is well aware of the fact that they need to utilize sunscreen, many people forget about applying it to their lips. Always make sure to utilize sun protection on your lips whenever you are exposed to the sun. For those who are continually exposed to the sun, you run the risk of getting cancer on your lips. Numerous tubes are available that you can carry with you for regular usage.

- Exercise on a regular basis. Living an active lifestyle will help increase your immune system and prevent the likelihood of cancer coming your way.

- Choose foods that prevent cancer as part of your diet. Eating plenty of beans, cruciferous vegetables, berries, flaxseed, grapes, garlic, soy, tomatoes, green tea and dark green leafy vegetables will help to prevent the likelihood of cancer making its way into your body. Diet and nutrition to help prevent cancer is an up and coming method for preventing cancer.

- Make regular visits to the dentist. When at the dentist office, you will want to ask for an oral screening to be completed.

Brooklyn Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Laurence A. Langer, D.D.S. graduated from Marquette University in 1983. To enhance his training, he completed post-graduate continuing education at Einstein Hospital and Brookdale Hospital. Dr. Langer is a member of the American Dental Association, The Second district Dental Society, The American Academy of Osteointegration, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the Brooklyn Study Club. He has accumulated severe 100 hours of continuing education, striving to stay abreast in the new and ever changing dental industry.

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