Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Jon Isaacson and Dr. Kelly O'Hara from Lincoln Familiy Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska.

April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!

In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we decided to put together these resources for you, so you could find them all in one place.

Tobacco use in any form, such as smoking, chewing, or using electronic cigarettes increases cancer rates and overall health problems by 50%.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation in the next hour, 50 people will die because of tobacco effects. The report from the Institute of Medicine (2016) says that tobacco kills more Americans annually than AIDS, alcohol, cocaine, heroin, homicides, suicides, car accidents, and fires combined. Moreover, it is highly addictive and difficult to quit.

Oral Cancer: Can You Get it Without Smoking?

In short, yes. You can get oral cancer many other ways than simply from smoking. One of them is through HPV Virus-related oral cancer. Read our guide to HPV-related cancer.

Are E-Cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?

Not necessarily. Click the image below to learn more about the dangers of E-Cigarettes.

Oral Cancer and electronic cigarettes Lincoln,NE dentist

Ready To Quit, But Not Sure Where To Start?

If you’re feeling like you are ready to quit smoking, we’ve got some resources to offer. Our dentist wants you to live the healthiest lifestyle possible. Below is a story from Marlene offering advice on how to quit. In addition, advice is offered from Nebraska Family Physician, Dr. Bobby. Below that, is a list of support groups that are nearby that may also be able to offer help.