Oral Cancer Screening in Fredericksburg, VA
If You’re Looking for an oral cancer screening in Fredericksburg, VA, Call Heresi Dental Care.
Oral Cancer screenings are an important part of our regular dental exams and involve a careful examination of the inside of your mouth and tongue.
Our Fredericksburg, VA dentists are specifically trained to spot the early warning signs of oral cancer with proper screening techniques. More than 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. The good news is that oral cancer can easily be diagnosed with an annual oral cancer exam, and effectively treated when caught in its earliest stages.
The following signs will be investigated during your oral cancer screening:
- Red patches and sores – Red patches on the floor of the mouth, the front and sides of the tongue, white or pink patches which fail to heal and slow healing sores that bleed easily can be indicative of pathologic (cancerous) changes.
- Leukoplakia – This is a hardened white or gray, slightly raised lesion that can appear anywhere inside the mouth. Leukoplakia can be cancerous or may become cancerous if treatment is not sought.
- Lumps – Soreness, lumps, or the general thickening of tissue anywhere in the throat or mouth can signal pathological problems. Oral cancer exams, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Call Heresi Dental Care in Fredericksburg, VA today at (540) 898-8805 and ask us how our Fredericksburg oral cancer screening solutions can brighten your smile and your day!
Oral Cancer Screening FAQ
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
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