Oral Cancer Screening

Early Oral Cancer Diagnosis

Oral cancer screenings can identify the signs of disease before it has spread. This may be beneficial to those in high-risk groups. Regular oral cancer screenings can give patients the advantage of treating cancer in the early stages when there is a higher chance for remission. Oral cancer screenings are available at 75th Ave Dental Studio in Glendale and the surrounding area. Early detection may make cancer treatment more effective.

What to Expect During an Oral Cancer Screening

1. A Quick Screening
Oral cancer screening requires no special preparation, and patients can typically expect screening to take place during a routine dental appointment. All in all, the screening should take less than five minutes.

2. The Process
In most cases, a basic oral cancer screening will consist of the dentist taking a thorough look at all the parts of the patient’s mouth, including the back of the throat, the gums, the insides of the cheeks, the outside and the inside of the lips, the roof of the mouth, and the tongue.

3. Patients With Dentures
Patients with dentures must remove the devices to allow 75th Ave Dental Studio to check the tissue underneath, along with the area underneath the jaw.