Oral Cancer Screening & Prevention
Oral cancer screenings are a preventative dentistry practice which allow dental health professionals to catch symptoms early. With regular oral cancer screenings, you could increase your survival chances by over 90%. Oral cancer screens are quick, easy and completely painless. Our New Berlin & Waukesha locations check for oral cancer by examining the mouth, head and neck.
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Symptoms of Oral Cancer
If you know what to look for, you can help detect early signs of oral cancer. During your dental hygiene routine, look out for:
- Persistent mouth sore or sores
- Consistent mouth pain
- Red or white patches on the gums, tongue, tonsils or lining of the mouth
- Difficulty swallowing or chewing
- Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue
Causes of Oral Cancer
As with other forms of cancer, the risk of oral cancer increases with several risk factors:
- Tobacco use
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- A compromised immune system
- A history of cancer
- Presence of the HPV virus