Your dentist examines the lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, and throat for abnormal changes and gently checks the mouth and neck for lumps. The screening is straightforward, comfortable, and fast.

Without early warning signs or discomfort, oral cancer can be hard to detect. Regular screenings allow for earlier treatment and improved outcomes.

During routine dental exams, most patients receive oral cancer screenings every six months. Patients with elevated risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol overuse, or HPV may require more frequent evaluations.

Please contact us immediately if you see:

• Non-healing sores
• Thickened areas
• Mouth discoloration
• Chronic hoarseness
• Numbness in oral tissues

We combine magnification with advanced lighting to closely inspect oral tissues for subtle differences. In some cases, screening lights expose abnormalities that standard exams may overlook.