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A simple test for oral cancer
Oral cancer will strike an estimated 34,360 Americans this year; 7,550 will die from it. But it can be stopped before it starts, thanks to the brush test, a screening test that uses a few cells scraped from the inside of the mouth to diagnose precancerous cells so they can be removed before they become malignant.
We asked Tarzana Dentist Dr John Chaves, about oral cancer and the test:
Can I get oral cancer if I don't smoke?
Yes. Smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco are major risk factors for oral cancer, but about 25 percent of oral cancer patients have no known risk factors. Over the past 30 years, the biggest increases have been among women, young people and nonsmokers.
How accurate is the brush screening?
The test is 90 percent to 95 percent accurate in analyzing cells.
How much does the screening cost?
About $200. It is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and many insurance companies.
What's the bottom line?
Most spots in the mouth are harmless and benign, but about 4 percent are precancerous lesions that can be removed before they become cancer. Visit www.ada.org
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Lumineers are contact lens thin materials used to cover stained, worn, deformed, chipped teeth to produce near instant results made of cerinate porcelain material. This decreases thickness while increasing material strength. 
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