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Oral Cancer Screening

Every hygiene visit includes a full soft-tissue exam. Early detection changes outcomes dramatically.

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(01)What it is

The
work.

Oral cancer is most survivable when caught early — 5-year survival exceeds 80% when detected at stage I, and drops sharply from there.

At every routine visit, your dentist palpates the lymph nodes, floor of mouth, and tongue, and visually examines all soft tissue. Anything unusual gets documented and re-checked or biopsied.

Duration

5 minutes — included in every exam

(02)Who it's for

A good fit if…

  • Every adult patient (we do this at every hygiene visit)
  • Patients with tobacco, alcohol, or HPV risk factors
  • Anyone noticing a sore, lump, or patch that has not resolved in 2 weeks
(03)What to expect

The visit.

  1. 01Visual inspection of all oral soft tissue
  2. 02Palpation of lymph nodes and floor of mouth
  3. 03Documentation of any existing lesions
  4. 04Biopsy or specialist referral if indicated
(04)Specialists at Middleton

Who you'll see.

(05)Answers

Things people
ask first.

  • At every six-month exam. It takes five minutes and is included in every hygiene visit.

(04)Related services

You may also consider.

Start with a
conversation.

We plan every oral cancer screening case individually. Book an appointment, or call the office closer to you.

Call (260) 484-3136