Oral Cancer Screenings
How Do We Perform Oral Cancer Detection?
How Do We Perform Oral Cancer Detection?
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During your oral cancer screening, we will deeply examine every tissue around your mouth to detect any red or white patches. If we see any soreness in tissues, we will press it with our Gloved Hands to get a better sense of lumps and abnormalities.
Early Detection
Early Detection
These are not the only reasons behind oral cancer, but early detection can increase your chances to get an early treatment and cure. The whole process is 100% painless and can be conducted within a few minutes. First we will rinse your mouth with a medicated mouthwash, designed just for oral screening. Then, we will use our screening light to find anything that can be a symptom.
Who Needs Oral Cancer Screening?
Who Needs Oral Cancer Screening?
People with higher risk of oral diseases are more likely to benefit from oral screening procedures. Factors that can increase the risks includes:
Smoking Tobacco
Any kind of tobacco consumption either smoking, chewing, or snuff can contribute to the risks. Pipes, cigars, and cigarettes are the leading cause of mouth cancer among people above 40. Tobacco can contain more than 3000 impurities and extremely harmful chemicals, making it one of the leading causes of mouth cancer.
Alcohol
Among other health diseases like heart problems and blood pressure, there are high chances of being diagnosed with mouth cancer. Just like tobacco, alcohol contains thousands of harmful chemicals which can cause mouth cancer.
To learn more about how we can help you, whether through screenings or smoker resources, feel free to Contact us today!
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