Oral Cancer Screening

Every six months during your routine cleaning, Dr. Rahm will perform an oral cancer screening. The exam checks for abnormalities of the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums.

It is our job to help our patients know that they are completely healthy. We offer an oral cancer screening services. Our dental experts will perform a visual and physical examination of the patient’s oral cavity. If something is found, we immediately start early treatment to cure it as quickly as possible.

According to the guidelines from the National Cancer Institute, oral cancer screening should be done before the symptoms appear.

First, the dentist will visually inspect the oral cavity of the patient. For this, the patient must take off removable dental appliances. The dentist will check for bumps, patches, and other abnormalities. After that the area around the jaw and under the chin will be checked to diagnose the onset of a problem. It is a small test and reassures the patient that they are healthy.