I'm not very serious often; however, today would have been my sister's 26th birthday, but she passed away 5 1/2 years ago. She was diagnosed with oral mouth cancer which she retracted from her braces. My sister and I got braces alittle later in our teen years. We had a few complications because the braces were always rubbing against our gums. My sister's brace was broken: a piece of metal, in the back of her mouth was jabbing into her tounge. When she told the orthodontist he basically brushed her off and told her to man up. We then later found out by our doctor we needed to see a specialist and get the tounge examined. By then the tumor had formed. The type of cancer she was diagnosed with is very rare. It develops from an infection, hers being an irratation from her braces.
The reason I write this is not for pity, but to spread knowledge.
All dentists and orthodontists are supposed to give oral cancer mouth exams every visit. So make sure you're getting yours. Also make sure in the furture or even now, that your kids are being checked on their daily visits as well. You're paying for these visits and it's your right to ask.
I hope this has informed you well and you pass this along to your loved ones and friends.
Lots of Love,
xox
Laura Beth
I didn't know that, thanks for sharing the information. I am really, truly sorry for your loss. It's so awful because it could have been prevented.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you had to go through this. I am SO sorry. I can't even begin to imagine. It is great though that you are getting the word out there and potentially helping other people. Honestly I have not been on top of my dentist-care as well as I should be ever since my insurance ran out. But this is a wake up call! Thanks and again I am really sorry about this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss, but thank you so much for sharing the information. You're helping a lot of people out by talking about this.
ReplyDeleteWish you all the best.
Thanks for all the support. This was a hard thing to share, but I'm glad you all learned more about this and will share the word.
ReplyDeletexox Laura Beth
Sorry for your loss. I've never heard of anything like this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my god, that is so scary. My braces used to cut my mouth like that and the dentist always brushed it under the carpet. My thoughts are with you as it must be especially hard on days like today, and thanks for spreading awareness! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry for your loss. I commend you for making readers aware of an issue that isn't really talked about.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for reading, and I hope you share this knowledge with your loved ones as well.
ReplyDeletexox Laura Beth
I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you talked about this though because I had never heard of it before. I will def be spreading the word
I am very sorry for your loss. I think you are great, and very brave for sharing your story with us. I am sure it will help a lot of people.
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Thanks for spreading the word. I recently went for my yearly exam and I had to ask for a cancer screening. I keep hearing how this is suppose to be part of your exam so ??? I know 3 people who had oral cancer.
ReplyDeleteI never came across this post until now and I'm so sorry for your loss. It makes me so upset that these sort of things can be prevented but aren't because of stupid doctors.. or in this case, dentists. Thank you for spreading the word -I'm sure it will help lots of others.
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