Oral Cancer Screenings

Early Detection Saves Lives

Oral cancer screening is a crucial part of your regular dental exam. At Valley Smiles Dental, we perform thorough screenings to detect any signs of oral cancer early, when treatment is most successful. This quick, painless check could save your life.

What Is Oral Cancer Screenings?

An oral cancer screening is a visual and physical examination of your mouth, tongue, throat, lips, and neck to detect early signs of cancer or precancerous conditions. Early detection dramatically improves treatment outcomes and survival rates.

Oral Cancer Screenings Benefits:

  • Early detection when cancer is most treatable

  • Quick, painless examination

  • Peace of mind with regular screenings

  • Identification of precancerous conditions

  • Part of your regular dental exam—no extra visit needed

  • Potentially life-saving prevention

The Oral Cancer Screenings Process:

  1. Visual examination of lips, gums, and mouth

  2. Inspection of tongue, floor of mouth, and throat

  3. Palpation of neck and jaw for lumps

  4. Discussion of any concerns or findings

  5. Referral to specialist if abnormalities detected

  6. Recommendations for reducing risk factors

Why Choose Valley Smiles Dental?

Early detection saves lives, which is why oral cancer screening is part of every exam at Valley Smiles Dental. This quick, painless check gives you peace of mind and could catch problems when they're most treatable.