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What's New at the Hartland Smilemakers!

"...by detecting potential problems earlier, we will be providing our patients with the best health care currently available...."

The Hartland Smilemakers has recently updated their standard of care to include the VELscope^® Oral Cancer Screening System into its dental practice. 

Oral cancer strikes three times as many victims as cervical cancer.  It is one of the few types of cancer that has not seen a significant reduction in incidence over the past thirty years, and recent research has shown a strong association with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can be sexually transmitted.  For this reason, many oral health care professionals now believe that all individuals over the age of 18 should have at least an annual comprehensive oral examination, and ideally at every dental hygiene visit.

The FDA and Health Canada recently cleared the VELscope^® System for assisting dentists and hygienists in discovering cancerous or precancerous growths that may not be apparent to the naked eye. A screening with the VELscope^® System adds only one or two minutes to a conventional examination, is completely free of any pain or discomfort, and is affordably priced.  More and more insurance companies are covering the cost of the screening.

Oral cancer is typically discovered in late stages, when the five-year survival rate is only 22%.  If detected in early stages, however, the five-year survival rate is 80% or higher.  The VELscope^® System can also help discover abnormal growths before they become cancerous.  Our Doctors and hygienist have always conducted a comprehensive oral cancer screening at exam appointments for all of our patients, but now the VELscope^® System will help us see things beyond what could have been seen before.  By detecting potential problems earlier, we will be providing our patients with the best health care currently available.

For more information regarding the VELscope^® System, call The Hartland Smilemakers at (810)632-5533 with any questions and to schedule an appointment or visit www.velscope.com.

VELscope:  The Oral Cancer Screening System

Did you know?…

• Oral cancer kills one person every hour of every day in North America
• Oral cancer has three times as many victims as cervical cancer
• You are at an increased risk of developing oral cancer if you smoke, drink alcohol, and/or are over 40
• Alarmingly, while many of oral cancer victims are tobacco users, more and more are not. Recent studies have demonstrated a strong association between oropharyngeal cancer and exposure to HPV-16.
• Nearly half of oral cancer patients are expected to die within 5 years of diagnosis, but it is 80 to 90% survivable if diagnosed early
• Unfortunately, only 35% of oral cancer cases are diagnosed in the early stages
• Fortunately, the VELscope System can help your dentist detect oral mucosal abnormalities that may not be visible or apparent to the naked eye, such as oral cancer or pre-malignant dysplasia

Ask your dentist for your oral mucosal exam with the VELscope System today… It’s quick, painless, and it may save your life!

VELscope!

VELscope is a hand-held device that uses a high energy blue light and viewing filters for evaluation of abnormalities including cancer & precancer.  It usually takes two minutes and is painless, safe, and does not involve any mouthwashes or dyes.

Have you ever thought of straightening your teeth,

but you don't want braces?

Drs. Ryan Miller and Chris McDaniel are now offering Invisalign.  Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that both orthodontists and dentists use as an alternative to traditional metal braces.

Invisalign will consist of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks.  Each aligner is manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth in place.  And since your invisalign system is custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only, with a plan devised by you and your dentist, you know you'll end up with the smile that truly fits.

Call now to set up a consultation!     (810) 632-5533