According to the American Cancer Society, more than 28,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed annually, with more than 7,000 of these cases resulting in death. Oral cancer may occur on the mouth, lips, tongue, gums, salivary glands, and throat. 
Oral cancer is difficult to detect initially because it often begins with no obvious symptoms and no pain. Oral cancer is 90% curable when found in its early stages. Unfortunately, 70% of oral cancers are diagnosed in the late stages, III and IV, leading to a five-year survival rate of 57%. Regular cancer screenings are extremely important and can be performed in Dr Ellenbergs office when you schedule your routine cleaning.
There is a simple new technology to help in the fight against oral cancer. ViziLite Plus is a recently approved oral lesion identification and marking device. It is a painless screening tool for the detection of small changes in your mouth and aids in the early identification of oral abnormalities that can lead to cancer. Cleared by the FDA, ViziLite Plus allows dentists to offer superior care to patients.
The Vizilite Plus identification system is comprised of a light source (ViziLite) to improve the identification of lesions and a blue dye to mark those lesions identified by ViziLite. Dr Ellenberg offers this preventive oral cancer screening in his office. The screening takes only a few minutes to complete and is painless.
If you believe you are at risk for oral cancer, take this online risk assessment offered from Vizilite
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact Dr Ellenberg immediately to schedule an appointment for cancer screening
Contact Dr Ellenberg to schedule your oral cancer screening
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