An Oral Cancer Screening May Just Save Your Life

The mouth examination for cancerous or precancerous signs by a medical professional is what is called oral cancer screening. The objective of oral cancer screening is to detect malignancy in the patient’s mouth early to improve chances of a cure.
Oral cancer screening in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca, is done by experienced dentists here at Oasis Dental using the most updated technology available to ensure accuracy.
Signs and symptoms of oral cancer
Here are the well-known signs and symptoms of oral cancer. If you feel like any of these is true for you, then it’s best that you go for an oral screening soon:
- Development white or red patches, or a combination of both in the mouth.
- Bumpy spots, rough spots, swellings, crusty areas on the gums or any other regions of the mouth.
- Neck, mouth or facial sores which last longer than two weeks.
- Pain and numbness in the face or neck.
- Pain in the ears, chronic sore throat and a croaky voice.
- Unexplained weight loss.
Oral cancer prevention
The groups with the most risk of developing oral cancer are smokers, smokeless tobacco users, excessive alcohol drinkers and those with a family history of oral cancer.
If you can avoid the risk factors like tobacco, alcohol and excessive exposure to the sun which affect the lips, then you greatly reduce the chances of oral cancer. The chances of nonsmokers developing oral cancer is six times lower than that of smokers.
Advancements in oral cancer screening
Our technology advances so quickly and this is true in the world of dentistry. Here at Oasis Dental we do our best to keep up with the technology to better serve our patients.
The introduction of Vizilite Pro, a light-based fluorescence technology from Denmat is a new innovation and a game-changer in oral cancer screening. This new fluorescence system offers better visual information compared to other light sources used by clinicians.
The Vizilite Pro is designed to discriminate oral lesions at the highest level, providing a swift and efficient approach to detection of epithelial dysplasia.
If you are looking for a Oral Cancer Screening in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca, then Oasis Dental is the right place for you. Set up an appointment with Dr. Pinky Penalosa, Tel: (909) 941-2288. Address: 9203 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.