There are very few things that can happen in your mouth that will threaten your life. Dental infections and uncontrolled gum disease can make you very sick and lower your quality of life, but your body can heal with proper treatment and care. Oral cancer, however, is a killer. Studies have shown that the mortality rate of oral cancer is around 50%. This number is high due in part to late diagnosis. Cancer in the mouth is often found in the late stages when symptoms have arisen and the lesion is substantial size.
There are certain risk factors that predispose people to having a higher incidence of oral cancer. These include regular use of tobacco products and alcohol abuse. The combination of the two habits increases one’s probability of developing oral cancer significantly. During the time of a regular exam in our office, we will look for any signs of tissue irregularity or swelling in our patient’s mouths.
Symptoms or signs of oral cancer may be a red or white ulcer like sore that is not healing. There may also be a bump that forms and cause pain. Early detection is one of the biggest factors that help people beat oral cancer. We strongly recommend routine dental exams for many reasons. 
The oral cancer screening is a great way we can combat the mortality rate of oral cancer in this country. Our office is dedicated to your oral health as well as your overall health – that’s why we check.
Please see the following resources for more information on oral cancer:
http://www.ada.org/3016.aspx?currentTab=1
http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/topics/cancer.htm
There is a distinct difference between walking through the front door of your house and stepping into a dental office. Certain comforts go along with home like warmth, relaxation and safety. When I go home my guard can go down and I can truly enjoy my environment. I can kick off my shoes and sit in “MY” chair or couch. Although there is no substitute for home, we have tried our best to create a home-like feel in our office. While designing the space for our new office we intentionally focused on comfort and warmth. When you first walk in the door at Bohannan Dentistry you notice an open floor concept. Long gone are the dividing walls with strange sliding glass windows. You may also notice the absence of a backdrop shelf stacked with sterile-feeling patient records. (We tucked ours away in an arch framed closet, out of sight) When you find a seat there is not a teak-wood “waiting room” seat to be found. There are no rows of chairs stacked back to back. Our goal was to create a space that feels like your living room, complete with overstuffed chairs and leather sofas.
The other comfort our office provides is in the actions and behavior of our staff. I’ll bet you have never gone over to a friend’s house for dinner and the host yelled out your name from the kitchen when it’s time to come in. Our staff will greet you with a personal touch, and when it is time for your appointment they will come to you with a personal greeting - inviting you into the office. We don’t stand at the door and yell your name from a clip board like an order of bacon and eggs at Waffle House.
We will strive to make you feel at home throughout your entire visit - from the moment you enter our office until you leave, we hope you can feel more at home than ever before. So we are excited to welcome you as a guest in our office, just try to keep your shoes on.
Our office is on the move this week. We have shut down the Bedford location and started the process of moving. The entire staff is involved in preparing the new office for patients starting Monday the 23rd. The new office is certainly beautiful and impressive. We are continually receiving positive comments on the building and location.
The new location will feature the Early Smiles childcare center. This is a free babysitting service that we offer to our patients with children during their dental appointment. We know that it is difficult to find childcare during short dental appointments, so we decided to add this service at the new location. Children in Early Smiles will be able to explore the jungle themed room, play the Wii, or create a craft. We have brought on board a new staff member to work in Early Smiles. Judy has extensive experience in the childcare business. We are looking forward to your children meeting Judy and having fun in Early Smiles!
Our new contact information:
8237 Mid Cities Blvd
North Richland Hills, Tx 76182
Ph: 817.485.1144
http://bohannandentistry.com/location.php
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