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Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer screening is an examination performed by a dentist to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an early stage — when cancer or lesions are easiest to remove and most likely to be cured. Our doctors at Right Family Dental perform an examination of your mouth during a routine dental visit to screen for oral cancer. People with a high risk of oral cancer may be more likely to benefit from oral cancer screening. Factors that can increase the risk of oral cancer include: Tobacco use of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff, among others Heavy alcohol use Previous oral cancer diagnosis History of significant sun exposure, which increases the risk of lip cancer. If our dentists discovers any signs of mouth cancer or precancerous lesions, he or she may recommend: A follow-up visit in a few weeks to see if the abnormal area is still present and note whether it has grown or changed over time. A biopsy procedure to remove a sample of cells for laboratory testing to determine whether cancer cells are present. You will be referred to a doctor who specializes in oral cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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