Oral Cancer Screenings

At our office, your health is our top priority, and that includes more than just your teeth. Oral cancer screenings are an essential part of your routine dental visits. These simple, painless exams allow us to detect early signs of oral cancer when it’s most treatable.

 

During your screening, your dentist carefully examines your mouth, lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, and throat for any unusual changes, such as red or white patches, sores that don’t heal, lumps, or other irregularities. We may also gently feel around your jaw and neck to check for swollen lymph nodes or other abnormalities.

 

Oral cancer can affect anyone, though risk factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, HPV, or prolonged sun exposure can increase your chances. Because the early stages of oral cancer often do not cause pain or obvious symptoms, regular screenings are critical for catching issues before they become more serious.

 

Our team takes pride in providing thorough screenings at every checkup, giving you peace of mind and helping to safeguard your overall health. If we notice anything unusual, we’ll discuss the next steps with you and refer you for further testing if needed.

 

By making oral cancer screenings part of your dental care routine, you’re taking an important step in protecting not only your smile, but your life.