In recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness and National Facial Protection month, Sun Family Dental will help raise awareness in our local community in Alpharetta, Milton and Cumming about these 2 important oral health issues.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, about 48,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, and of those, about 9,575 will die. That’s at least 1 death per hour every day. The problem is much worse worldwide. Survival rates are much higher if a diagnosis is amde in the early stages. In addition to traditional risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol, the HPV16 virus may also play a role in causing oral cancer in younger people. – See more at: Oral Cancer Facts
Therefore, During the month of April, Sun Family Dental will be offering FREE oral cancer screenings to existing and new patients. We also welcome walk-in patients. So there’s no excuse, come get your free oral cancer screening today! You will find more information on the educational links below:
Oral Cancer Self Exam Guide from AAOMS
April is also National Facial Protection Awareness Month. For the best protection for your teeth, a custom fitted mouth guard is recommended by the Academy for Sports Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Association of Orthodontists. Sun Family Dental will be offering all students in our local community in Alpharetta, Milton, Cumming a custom fitted mouth guard for $20 for the month of April. More information available on the educational links below:
Consumers Guide to Mouth Guards from AAOMS
Facial injury first aid card from AAOMS
What to do when facial injuries occur from AAOMS
When do you need a mouth guard from AAOMS
At Sun Family Dental, we truly care about the oral health of our community, and we urge you to take advantage of these special offers for the month of April