Oral Cancer Screening
We are pleased to offer our patients quick and painless Oral Cancer Screening. An important and perhaps life-saving procedure, the screen is used to detect squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and pharynx. This kind of cancer causes thousands of deaths per year, but a proper diagnosis can only be made if a patient allows for a proper examination at an early stage; studies have shown that an early diagnosis is necessary for proper treatment of the onset of the disease. The Oral Cancer Screen, a thorough procedure, allows for an examination of the mouth and oral cavity that only takes a few minutes but that can detect these cancers at an early, and curable, stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
An oral cancer screening is a quick and painless examination of the mouth, tongue, lips, gums, throat, and surrounding tissues to identify signs of oral cancer or potentially abnormal changes.
Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes. Many cases of oral cancer do not cause noticeable symptoms in their early stages, making regular screenings an important preventive measure.
Everyone can benefit from routine screenings, especially individuals who use tobacco products, consume alcohol regularly, have HPV exposure, or are over the age of 40.
Many dentists recommend including an oral cancer screening as part of your regular dental checkups, typically every six to twelve months depending on your risk factors.