We have a genuine concern for your overall health and well-being. It's because of this that we perform a visual oral cancer screening with every exam.
Did you know that in the United States, one person dies every hour from oral cancer? Oral cancer has a cure rate of more than 80 percent—if it is detected and treated early. The mortality rates are high because diagnoses come too late. At our practice, we perform an oral cancer screening with every exam. Five minutes could save your health. It could save your life.
Oral cancer typically affects:
- The tongue
- Lining of the cheeks and lips
- Floor of mouth under the tongue
- Roof of the mouth
- Gums
- Salivary glands
We hope to catch things before they become a real problem, and we need your help! Be sure to come in for every 6-month checkup for preventive care. Especially in the case of oral cancer, prevention is your best option. Don’t hesitate to call our office if you have any questions about oral cancer screenings.
Symptoms include
- Unexplained bleeding
- Numbness, loss of feeling, or pain in sections of the mouth
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Ear pain
- Persistent sore throat
- Development of white, red or speckled patches in the mouth
- Swelling, thickening, lumps, bumps, rough patches and growths