Oral Cancer Screening in Royal Palm Beach, FL

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Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is one of the most abundant cancers in the world and is affecting millions of people daily. Oral Cancer Screening by dentists can help to detect the signs or pre-signs of oral cancer. The main goal behind this is to identify the occurrence of oral carcinoma at an early stage when there would be a higher chance of the disease to get cured.

(D0150 & D0210) / (D014 & D0220/D0230/D0274)

*Not valid with other offers, insurances, or prior services. This offer is only valid to new patients. This offers can be applied to different family members.

*Patient must bring x-rays to the consultation for the FREE 2nd Opinion

Who can get oral cancer?

The occurrence of oral cancer is not restricted to age, gender, etc. but the people who are exposed to the given environment are more likely to acquire this disease:

Using tobacco in any form
Heavy consumption of alcohol
People who were previously diagnosed with oral cancer
Significant exposure to the sun

Symptoms

Given here are some of the early signs of oral cancer. If you notice any of these symptoms, do consult your nearest dental clinic immediately:

A sore in the mouth or lips that has been there for quite long and is not getting healed.
Look for a white or red patch inside the mouth
Loose teeth
Growth of a lump inside the mouth
Pain in the oral region
Pain in the ear region
When you find it difficult or feel pain while swallowing

One thing that you should remember is oral cancer screening is a precautionary and not a diagnostic treatment. You should consider this screening as a chance to clarify all of your doubts associated with oral health. The best way to prevent this disease is by scheduling an appointment once every six months.