Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that doesn’t go away. At Criscione Family Dental, our staff utilizes oral cancer screenings to identify mouth cancer early, when there is a greater chance for a cure.
Oral cancer screening is an examination performed by a dentist or doctor to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. The examination can be carried out in the dental chair using gloved hands, a mirror and good lighting. The screening will consist of a visual inspection of the mouth and palpation of the jaw and neck.
The oral cavity includes your lips, cheek lining, gums, front part of your tongue, floor of the mouth beneath the tongue and the hard palate that makes up the roof of your mouth. During your dental visit, one of our doctors can talk to you about your health history and examine these areas for signs of mouth and/or throat cancer.
To learn more about oral cancer screenings as well as the services we provide, visit www.criscionefamilydental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Criscione Family Dentistry in Lake Oswego, OR, call 503-636-7601.
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