Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it’s caught early. That’s why is important to perform an annual exam. There is an available technology that has been proven successful in identifying precancerous and cancerous abnormalities.

• Are you at risk for oral cancer?
  Virtually everyone is.
• INCREASED RISK
  Patients age 18-39 without lifestyle risk factors Sexually active
• HIGH RISK
  Patients age 40 and older without lifestyle risk factors
  Tobacco users (any age, any type)
• HIGHEST RISK
  Patients age 40 and older with lifestyle risk factors (tobacco use/alcohol consumption)
  Patients with history or oral cancer

An annual exam is performed immediately following a regular visual examination and quick and painless:

Have a complete oral soft tissue examination during your dental checkups.
First, you rinse with a cleansing solution.
Then, our dental professional will examine your mouth using a specially designed light technology.
If a suspicious lesion is detected, it will be marked with a blue dye, and documented for follow up or treatment.