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Oral Cancer Screenings
Oral cancer strikes three times as many victims as cervical cancer. It is one of the few types of cancer that has not seen a significant reduction in incidence over the past thirty years.
Early Detection Can Save Lives
Why Oral Cancer Screenings are Important
Oral cancer screenings are a precautionary measure just like gums disease screenings. Oral cancer can affect many areas of your mouth such as the lips, throat, and cheeks. During the screening, we will check all of the areas mentioned as well as examine for red or white patches, mouth sores, bumps, or lumps in the tissue of your mouth. On occasion and if needed, we will check your mouth with a screening light that will make affected tissue white or use a blue dye that will stain abnormalities.
Oral cancer strikes three times as many victims as cervical cancer. It is one of the few types of cancer that has not seen a significant reduction in incidence over the past thirty years, and recent research has shown a strong association with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can be sexually transmitted. For this reason, many oral health care professionals now believe that all individuals over the age of 18 should have at least an annual comprehensive oral examination, and ideally at every dental hygiene visit.
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Detecting Potential Problems Earlier
Oral cancer is typically discovered in late stages when the five-year survival rate is only 22%. If detected in the early stages, however, the five-year survival rate is 80% or higher. The VELscope® System can also help discover abnormal growths before they become cancerous. We have always conducted an annual comprehensive oral cancer screening for all of our patients, but now the VELscope® System will help us see things we might have missed previously. By detecting potential problems earlier, we will be providing our patients with the best health care currently available.
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Monday
- 07:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
- 08:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
- 07:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
- 07:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
- 07:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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