Oral Cancer Screening at Viva Dental Orangeville
Oral Cancer Screening Services in Orangeville
To keep your teeth healthy, it’s really important to brush them two times each day, floss, and visit a dentist on a regular basis. But, it’s also crucial to have oral cancer checks when you see the dentist. Oral cancer can be very dangerous if not found early, and the best chance for that is by visiting Viva Dental Orangeville every six months.
What is Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer is not just one disease. There are six identified cancers of the mouth, including:
- The floor of the mouth
- Gum
- Hard palate
- Inner cheek or buccal mucosa
- Tongue
- Lip
At Viva Dental, our dentists check for cancer because when treatment starts sooner, it’s easier to cure it. An oral cancer screening means the dentist looks closely at the soft parts inside your mouth, especially around your lips, cheeks, and tongue.
We also wear gloves to touch the tissues, trying to find hard bumps, lumps under the tongue, and on the cheeks, lips, and outside of the neck and throat. If they discover lumps or bumps, they might take a small sample in their office or suggest you see a cancer specialist.
Symptoms of Oral Cancers
- Sores, irritations, thick patches, or lumps on the mouth, lips, or throat
- White or red sores in your mouth
- Difficulty swallowing, a sore throat, or the feeling of something caught in your throat
- Swelling of the jaw making it difficult to put in dentures
- Numbness in your mouth or tongue
- Pain around the ear
Do you want to know more about our oral cancer screening services? Feel free to ask Dr. Rakhshanfar or any of our team members for more details.
You can give us a call at 519 938 5200 to set up a time to talk or to find out about the price of oral cancer screening at our clinic. Our dentist and the team are here to make sure you have a great dental experience and to keep your smile healthy and shining.
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VIVA DENTAL GROUP ORANGEVILLE
Our team of highly trained professionals uses the latest dentistry technologies to maintain your brilliant healthy smile. Located at 287 BROADWAY, ORANGEVILLE come visit us today.
