State-of-the-art Dentist
Just as in computers and medicine, dentistry has made enormous advancements in technology. New dental materials, advanced equipment and procedures, and much more advanced medical research have allowed dentists to produce miracles in saving, reconstructing and improving the appearance of people's teeth and smiles.
Would you buy a 10 year-old computer? Would you go to a medical doctor who stopped learning any new medical technology and research in the past 10 years, and only delivered outdated 10-year-old medical care?
Of course not. So make sure your dentist uses the most up-to-date procedures and materials to produce the best possible results as painlessly as possible. As a dentist, Dr. Lanier takes advanced continuing education every year to keep up with the latest technology. She also takes time with each person, ensuring the most desirable results.
In our dental office in Portsmouth we deliver a full range of dentistry to Adults, Teens and Children:
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About Oral Cancer
Dr. Lanier is a dentist who cares about oral health. Most people are surprised to learn that one American dies every hour from oral cancer; a death rate that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years. In fact, recent statistics published by the American Cancer Society indicate that while the incidence and death rates for cancers overall has decreased, the incidence of oral cancer has increased by 5.5% and the death rate has increased by 1.5%.
Oral cancer is far too often discovered in late stage development, the primary reason for the consistently high death rate. Oral cancer treatment often results in disfiguring effects on patients, and can seriously compromise their quality of life. Early detection and diagnosis can make a tremendous difference in life expectancy; oral cancer is 90% curable when found in its early stages. Unfortunately, 70% of oral cancers are diagnosed in the late stages, leading to a five-year survival rate of 57%.
The Deadly Statistics
- Every hour of every day, one American dies of oral cancer.
- The mortality rate associated with oral cancer has not improved significantly in the last 40 years.
- The death rate in the United States for oral cancer is higher than that of cervical cancer, Hodgkin's disease, cancer of the brain, liver, testes, kidney, or ovary.
- More than 30,000 Americans will receive an oral cancer diagnosis this year. In five years, only 57% will still be alive.
- 27% of oral cancer victims do not use tobacco or alcohol and have no other lifestyle risk factors.
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it's caught early. At our office in Portsmouth, we offer the ViziLite Plus exam. ViziLite Plus uses technology that has proven successful in identifying soft tissue abnormalities in other areas of the body. A ViziLite Plus exam is particularly important if you are at increased risk for developing oral cancer. An annual ViziLite Plus exam, in combination with a regular visual examination, provides a comprehensive oral screening procedure for patients at increased risk for oral cancer. The ViziLite Plus exam is painless and fast, and could help save your life. Dr. Angela Lanier is proud to be among a small number of dentists who have incorporated the ViziLite Oral Cancer Screening System into her dental practice. Dr. Lanier is a leading dentist in the fight against this deadly and often ignored form of cancer. Feel free to discuss dental insurance options with us regarding oral health and screenings.
