Oral Cancer Screening

About This Treatment

Oral cancer is highly treatable when caught early. As part of your visit, we perform a thorough visual and physical examination of your mouth, tongue, throat, and neck to check for unusual lumps, lesions, or discoloration. Early detection dramatically improves treatment outcomes, which is why we recommend a screening at least once a year.

Benefits

• Early detection saves lives
• Quick, painless, non-invasive
• Included with routine checkups
• Identifies risk factors early
• Peace of mind for high-risk patients

What to Expect

1. 1

   Visual examination of mouth and throat

2. 2

   Physical check of lymph nodes and jaw

3. 3

   Assessment of any unusual lesions

4. 4

   Discussion of risk factors

5. 5

   Referral for biopsy if needed

Frequently Asked Questions