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Oral Cancer Screening

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Early Detection for Lifelong Health

What Is Oral Cancer?

What to Expect During Your Screening

During your screening, we’ll gently examine your mouth, tongue, cheeks, throat, and jaw. We look for signs such as:

  • Unusual sores or bumps
  • Red or white patches
  • Lumps or thickened areas
  • Changes in texture or colour
  • Any spots that haven’t healed over time

If we find anything unusual, we’ll let you know right away and guide you on the next steps. Most findings are not cancer, but it’s always best to check early.

Why It Matters

Oral cancer is treatable, especially when caught early. You may not notice any symptoms at first—which is why regular screenings are so important. By including oral cancer screenings in your regular dental visits, we’re helping to protect more than just your smile.

Risk factors can include:

  • Smoking or tobacco use
  • Alcohol use
  • Sun exposure on the lips
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
  • Family history of cancer

Even if you don’t have any risk factors, we still recommend regular screenings as part of your preventive care.

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Easy Booking Options

We offer evening hours, family block scheduling, and weekend availability, which means that you can receive dental care at a time that suits your schedule.

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Emergencies are seen on the same day, so you can get the care you need as soon as possible and get back to living your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an oral cancer screening?

It’s a quick, painless check during your dental visit where we look for signs of oral cancer in your mouth, lips, throat, and jaw.

Does oral cancer screening hurt?

No. It’s a simple visual and physical exam done as part of your regular checkup. You may not even notice it’s happening.

How long does the screening take?

Just a few minutes. It’s completed during your routine dental checkup.

Who should get screened for oral cancer?

We recommend all adult patients be screened at least once a year, even without risk factors.

What are the early signs of oral cancer?

Signs may include persistent sores, red or white patches, thickened areas, or lumps. Often, there are no symptoms in early stages.

Is oral cancer screening included in my checkup?

Yes, we include screenings as part of your complete dental exam.

What happens if you find something unusual?

We’ll explain what we see and may recommend a follow-up or referral for further evaluation, just to be safe.

Will my insurance cover oral cancer screening?

Many plans include it as part of preventive care. Let us check your insurance and let you know what’s covered.

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