Oral Cancer Screening in Edmonton
Our dentists in Windermere, Edmonton, at Viva Dental Wellness, are dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care by offering oral cancer screenings near you. Hearing the word “cancer” can make people feel a lot of emotions.
The survival rate of oral cancer is between 85% and 90%, making it one of the most survivable forms of this devastating disease. At Viva Dental Wellness, part of the comprehensive care we give our patients includes thorough cancer screenings.
Taking advantage of this service at your next appointment will help you get a deeper look at your oral health. It’s best to lower your chances of getting any oral health disease by keeping a proper oral hygiene routine.
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
It can be difficult to know whether or not you should have an oral cancer screening. While our dentists near you suggest it at every bi-yearly appointment, you may want to see our dentists sooner if you’ve experienced any of the following:
- Difficulty chewing
- Noticeable changes to your voice (how you sound, stuttering, lisp, etc.)
- Sores or abscesses in or around your mouth that won’t heal on their own
- A lump or bump on your throat or jaw that you’ve recently noticed
- The feeling of something stuck in your throat
- Trouble swallowing anything
- Stiffness or pain in your jaw
- A chronic sore throat.
What Happens During an Oral Cancer Screening?
Our dentists will automatically include an oral cancer screening with every routine checkup. It just takes a few minutes and is pain-free. We look for lumps, tender areas, and bumps. Our dentists will also look for swelling, red or white patches, and calluses on your lips, gums, under the tongue, inside of your cheek, and the back of your throat. If we see something concerning, we’ll have a specialist come in for further evaluation. Detecting oral cancer early is the best way to take action.
Book an Appointment
It’s better to be hypervalent with your health than ignore signs and symptoms. Even if you feel like you have none of the symptoms listed above, we’d love to give you an oral cancer screening at your next appointment. Give us a call at your convenience to learn more.
