“But do I really need a dental x-ray?”

 “But do I really need a dental x-ray?”

If you think you can’t afford x-rays this time around, just think about whether you can afford to skip them…

·         In the United States, 29,600 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 1994 and 7,925 will die from it.
 
·         In Arizona, 350 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 1994 and 100 will die from it.
 
·         Besides tobacco consumption, drinking more than 3 oz. of alcohol a day (2 beers per week) puts you at an increased risk for oral cancer.
 
·         About 1 of 2 people diagnosed with oral cancer will survive 5 years.
 
·         In the early states, oral cancer is usually not painful. This is the ideal time for your dentist to identify it in the mouth or by x-ray. Without regular dental x-rays, it’s no surprise that by the time it’s detected, the cancer has grown, perhaps spread, and survival rates drop.
 
·         The American Cancer Society recommends getting a dental examination every 6 months. Also, according to the American Cancer Society: “Most medical and dental x-rays are adjusted to deliver the lowest dose possible without sacrificing image quality.”
 
 
Dental X-Rays are the only way your dentist can see if tumors are growing in your jaws and beneath the surface of your gums
 
 
Sources:
1.       Cancer Facts & Figures—1994. American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
2.       Facts on Oral Cancer. American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
3.       Oral Cancer: What is Your Risk? American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
Mashberg A. Samit AM. Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Management of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer. CA Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
 
 
 
For Fresh Breath and Optimum Oral Health, follow all of these steps two times per day with Oxyfresh products:
 
1.    Use OOLITT (tongue scraper) 3 - 4 times going as far back on tongue as possible and pulling forward.
 
2.    Place two capfuls of Oxyfresh Mouthrinse in Oxycare 3000 reservoir. Fill reservoir with very warm water. Be sure to irrigate into gums around the base of your teeth between your teeth, under bridgework if present, your palate, and as far back on your tongue as possible.
 
3.    Thoroughly brush teeth and gums with a tear-sized drop of Oxyfresh toothpaste. Brush your tongue as far back as possible with another tearsized drop of Oxyfresh toothpaste. Empty excess from mouth, but do not rinse with water. Never leave the cap off the toothpaste.
 
4.    Swish vigorously with one capful of Oxyfresh Mouthrinse for two minutes. Empty excess from mouth, but do not rinse with water. Since saliva activates the mouthrinse, never place your mouth on the bottle or cap.
 
5.    Work Oxygene Gel under the tissue and between the teeth from both the cheek and tongue sides. Leave the gel in place. Do not wipe or rinse off. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes for best results.

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