Oral Cancer Screening - Minot, ND
Protect Your Health with Early Detection
Oral cancer is a serious health problem, but detecting it early can significantly improve treatment outcomes. At Souris Valley Dental Group, our staff takes oral cancer very seriously, and we’ll be sure to thoroughly inspect your soft oral tissues for signs of trouble during your routine exams and cleanings. Here’s a quick look at the risks oral cancer presents as well as how we can help you detect and treat it, but please feel free to contact our office if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Souris Valley Dental Group for Oral Cancer Screening?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dental Team
- Clean and Soothing Office Environment
- Insurance Welcomed
Signs & Symptoms of Oral Cancer
It can be quite difficult for untrained individuals to detect oral cancer, but the skilled staff at Souris Valley Dental Group is qualified and equipped to recognize troubling symptoms. A few potential signs of oral cancer include:
- Discomfort or pain when chewing or swallowing
- Sores on the lips, tongue, or other soft tissues that do not heal after two weeks.
- The tongue feeling numb
- Patches of white, red, or speckled tissue
- Patches of especially thick tissue
- Bumps or lumps in the tissues of the mouth, jaw, or neck
Please contact our office in Minot if you notice any of these symptoms.
What Do Dentists Look for During Oral Cancer Screenings?
Attending regular dental appointments at our office is one of the best ways to keep your mouth and the rest of your body healthy for life. Oral cancer is a serious health problem that can be fatal, and detecting and treating it early is the best way to maximize a patient’s chances of reaching a favorable outcome. During your routine exam and cleaning, our dentist will carefully inspect your soft tissues for areas of irregular tissue that may indicate cancer. While we cannot diagnose or treat oral cancer at our office, we’ll be happy to refer you to an appropriate specialist who can address the problem if we find anything concerning.
How Will Your Own Screening Work?
The process of screening for oral cancer is incredibly straightforward and typically takes only a few minutes. Our dentist will visually inspect your soft tissues and will check their texture if necessary. This may involve holding the tongue out of the way with a piece of gauze or feeling around your jaw and neck for unusual bumps and lumps. If our dentist finds anything of concern, we’ll be glad to refer you to a trusted specialist.