Oral cancer kills one person every hour, 24 hours a day in the United States

• The incidence of oral cancer will increase 11% in the United States in 2007

• Unlike several other cancers, the survival rate for oral cancer has remained unchanged for decades

• The overall 5-year survival rate for oral cancer is 52%, but when discovered early, it increases to 80%-90%

• Unfortunately, only 35% of oral cancer cases are diagnosed in the early stages WHY?  Because there have been few advances made in screening techniques and there are significant limitations inherent to white light and chemiluminescence light examination of the oral mucosa

• Pre-malignant changes actually start below the surface, at the basement membrane.  These changes may not be apparent to the naked eye until the disease progresses to the surface.

Fluorescence visualization technology is now available in OUR OFFICE.  Velscope is a revolutionary hand held device that provides dentists with an easy to use adjunctive mucosal examination system for early detection of abnormal tissue.

The Velscope handpiece emits a safe blue light into the oral cavity, which excites the tissue from the surface of the epithelium through to the basement membrane and into the stroma beneath, causing it to fluouresce.  The clinician is then able to immediately view the different fluorescence responses to help differentiate between norm and abnormal tissue.  In fact, Velscope is the only non-invasive adjunctive device clinically proven to help discover occult oral disease.  For more information, visit www.velscope.com or call our office.

Dear Friends,

The holidays are over and spring is just around the corner. It's time for you to get rid of the winter blues and treat yourself! That's why we're giving you an exclusive offer to help you get the smile you want and deserve if you are one of the first 28 callers to schedule an appointment by April 30, 2010.

Did you know that by improving your SMILE, you will look years younger, gain confidence, and it might be the jump start you need for healthier lifestyle.

There are many health issues that can be prevented with proper oral hygiene and dental care. Our office goal is to improve your health, and give you a great smile while doing it. We offer a wide range of dental services, including, cosmetic crowns, veneers, natural tooth colored fillings, orthodontics, in office and take home whitening, partials and dentures, and a new breakthrough, painless treatment for periodontal disease.

Even if you are not happy with the smile you have, there are many different dental procedures that can get you the smile you want. Did you know that in as little as 14 days we can give you the smile of your dreams? We accept most dental insurances and have finance plans available to comfortably fit your budget.

So come see us at Dr. Scherer's office and start this spring off with a SMILE!!

Call 1-866-249-6443 or fill in the brief form below and schedule your dental appointment TODAY, ensuring that you are one of the first 28 callers receiving our special offer!

Sincerely,
Dr. John J. Scherer

*Offer Valid until 4/30/10*

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