ORAL CANCER SCREENING

Oral Cancer Screening 

An ORAL CANCER SCREENING doesn’t require any special preparation. We may conduct an oral cancer screening during the dental exam.

WHAT IS ORAL CANCER ?

A malignancy of the lips, tongue, floor of mouth, salivary glands, buccal mucosa, gingiva, palate. Most oral cancers are linked to tobacco use and/or smoking and tend to spread rapidly. High risk factors for oral cancers include: alcohol abuse, poor dental and oral hygiene, chronic irritation (rough teeth, dentures, etc.). Oral cancers may begin as leukemia or mouth ulcers.

Symptoms include:

•    Ulcer or sore in your mouth
•    Red or white patch in your mouth
•    Unexplained pain in your mouth or ear
•    Unexplained lump in your neck
•    Sore or painful throat
•    Croaky voice or difficulty swallowing