An oral cancer screening is a preventive evaluation of soft tissues, tongue, lips, throat, and surrounding structures to identify abnormal changes that may indicate early-stage oral cancer or precancerous conditions requiring further assessment or timely medical referral.
The dentist visually inspects oral tissues and gently palpates the mouth, neck, and jaw areas during your visit, checking for discoloration, lesions, lumps, or texture changes that may signal abnormal cellular activity or disease development.
Oral cancer screenings improve early detection, significantly increase treatment success rates, reduce serious health complications, support patient peace of mind, and allow timely intervention before conditions progress into advanced, life-threatening stages requiring extensive medical or surgical treatment.
Oral Cancer Screening
Detect early signs of oral cancer with quick, gentle screening.
Patients who want proactive, preventive care should consider oral cancer screenings. Especially important for adults, tobacco users, and those with risk factors, this screening supports early detection and peace of mind through routine monitoring of oral health.
The screening is quick, noninvasive, and painless. Your dentist carefully examines oral tissues while explaining findings. Most patients find the process reassuring, knowing potential concerns are checked routinely and addressed early for peace of mind.
Oral cancer screening is usually completed during a routine exam and takes just a few minutes. There is no downtime, and results are discussed immediately during your visit.
This screening is preventive and does not indicate a diagnosis. Most findings are normal, but follow-up may be recommended if anything unusual is detected.
Oral cancer screenings require no recovery time. You can eat, drink, and resume normal activities right away. Any follow-up recommendations will be discussed during your visit if needed.