Oral Cancer Screenings
According to the American Dental Association, 41,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year. With 60% of the U.S. population visiting the dentist each year, your Harrisburg dental office is the first line of defense for early detection.
What Is Oral Cancer?
Oral or mouth cancer reveals itself as a growth or sore in the mouth or throat that doesn’t go away with time. Oral cancer symptoms include:
- Fluoride treatments
- Restorations, including fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns/tooth caps
- Root canals
- In the most extreme cases, extraction
What Is an Oral Cancer Screening?
Oral cancer screenings in Harrisburg NC are a critical part of preventive dental care, helping identify early warning signs before they become serious health concerns. At FRESHDental in Harrisburg, NC, our screenings include a verbal, visual, and physical examination designed to protect both your oral and overall health.
Our oral cancer screenings include a thorough review of your oral and medical history to assess your risk for mouth cancer, followed by a detailed visual inspection of the lips, cheeks, gums, tongue, floor and roof of the mouth, throat, and the far-back section of the tongue. We also check for suspicious lumps by gently palpating the mouth, jaw, and neck. These screenings are often performed alongside routine general dentistry services in Harrisburg to ensure comprehensive preventive care.
While most sores are noncancerous, screenings alone cannot confirm this. If an abnormality is detected, Drs. Bouali, Johal, and Dunning may perform a biopsy or refer you to a specialist for further evaluation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How often should I be screened for oral cancer?
A: You should be screened at every routine dental visit.
Q: If I am found to have mouth cancer, what do I do?
A: If you are diagnosed with cancer, Drs. Ganglani, Johal, and Dunning will refer you to a doctor so that you can begin treatment as soon as possible.
Q: How do you treat oral cancer?
A: If you are diagnosed with cancer, you will be sent to a doctor who works in treating oral cancer. Treatment typically consists of removal of the cancerous growth followed by radiation or chemotherapy treatment.
Maintaining your routine dental visits with us ensures your smile continues to sparkle, but it also vastly improves the chance that abnormalities in your mouth will be caught early, which increases your chances of successful treatment should any be cancerous.
Call (704) 728-0063 today to learn more about how FRESHDental can protect your oral health, and to schedule an appointment with your Harrisburg dentists!
FRESHDental Harrisburg NC
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Comprehensive Dental Care by Dentists in Harrisburg, NC – FRESHDental
Looking for a trusted dentist in Harrisburg, NC, or a reliable Harrisburg family dentistry provider? FRESHDental offers a complete range of dental services designed to support long-term oral health and beautiful smiles for every member of the family.
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Implants
- Dentures
- Digital X-rays
- Emergency Dental Services
- Fixed and Removeable Bridges
- Fluoride Treatment
- General Dentistry
- Gum Disease Treatment
- Hygiene Services
- Inlays and Onlays
- Invisalign
- Oral Cancer Screenings
- Orthodontics
- Porcelain Veneers
- Professional Teeth Cleanings
- Root Canals
- Sealants
- Smile Design Treatment
- Teeth Whitening
- Tooth Decay Prevention
- Tooth Extractions
- Tooth Fillings
- Wisdom Teeth Removal
- Family Dentist