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At Granbury Dental Center, we believe knowledge is power. That’s why we’re dedicated to life-long learning, continuing education, and teaching our patients, community members, and other dental and healthcare professionals about the latest advancements in dentistry. From the latest research to new treatment methods and technologies, to basic knowledge of all things oral health, you’ll find everything you need to know right here on our blog. Follow along to keep your mouth, body, and brain sharp and healthy!
At Granbury Dental Center, our bad news is usually limited to the diagnosis of a dental infection we can treat without much difficulty. We’d like to keep it that way, which is why we may broach more sensitive subjects at times—specifically around the ages of 11 and 12, when doctors might recommend a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.
What relevance does this subject have when it comes to dentistry? Granbury Dental Center performs oral cancer screenings during each examination, and HPV has been named the #1 risk factor of oral cancer in recent years. While it’s rarely diagnosed in children, we practice prevention and want Granbury, TX parents to have all the information they need to ensure their child is healthy and happy for many years to come!
There are over 100 strains of HPV, and currently 14 of them are known to cause cancer (also called high-risk strains). The most common type of cancer diagnosed with the high-risk strains is cervical, and while the vaccine was created to halt its prevalence, it’s possible it may also prevent head and neck cancers.
Please contact Granbury Dental Center if you have any questions or concerns about oral cancer risks or any other dental topic. We’re here to be a source of knowledge and support for you and your loved ones, and we hope to smile with you soon!
The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.
Our Location
3412 East Hwy 377
Granbury, TX 76049
Proudly Serving Texas
Since 1982
Office Hours
MON 8AM - 5PM
TUE 8AM - 5PM
WED 8AM - 6PM
THU 8AM - 6PM
FRI 8AM - 3PM
Please call us at (817) 573-3761 or fill out the form below to request an appointment.