Oral Cancer Screening From Your Dentist in Scarborough

While oral cancer is most likely to develop in those 45 and up, regardless of your age, it’s important that you undergo an oral cancer screening if you experience an abnormal growth, lumps, or spots in your mouth. When caught early, oral cancers have an increased rate of successful treatment.

Which symptoms are linked with oral cancer?

If you’ve developed an abnormal lump, discoloured patches, a canker-type sore that doesn’t heal or continuously bleeds, or your tongue feels unusual and you’ve noticed a change in your sense of taste or difficulty when swallowing, call us right away. We’ll examine your mouth and determine whether or not these developments are of concern.

What are the risk factors for oral cancer?

Along with the use of tobacco products, moderate-to-heavy alcohol consumption increases a person’s risk of oral cancer. Repeated and lengthy sun exposure is also a factor, as is a poor diet and a genetic predisposition to the disease. It’s also noteworthy that men have a higher risk of developing this type of cancer.

What happens during an oral cancer screening?

Your dentist will visually assess the inside of your mouth and will check tissues for abnormal textures or lumps. They may also touch the skin around your neck and throat during their examination.

Interested in learning more or in having a screening performed? Call our friendly team today!