Oral Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer Screening is an oral examination that is performed by the dentists to look out for the signs or pre-signs of oral cancer. The main goal behind this is to identify the occurrence of oral cancer at an early stage when there would be a higher chance of the problem to get healed.
Who can get oral cancer?
Even though anyone can get this disease, but the people with the following habits are more prone to the chances of getting oral cancer:
- Using tobacco in any form
- Heavy consumption of alcohol
- People who were previously diagnosed with oral cancer
- Significant exposure to the sun
You would not need any special preparation for oral cancer screening. This is generally done as a part of your regular dental check-ups. Your dentists would try looking out for red or white patches in your mouth or sores. They would also check for lumps or any other abnormalities.
In case they find something suspicious, they would ask for some additional tests. You might also be asked for a follow-up visit. The dentist might also suggest a biopsy test in case they find out a tumor in your mouth.
One thing that you should remember is oral cancer screening is a precautionary and not a diagnostic treatment. Most of the people who have been diagnosed with oral cancers consumed tobacco and alcohol on a regular basis. If you too consume these daily then consult your dentist and talk about the potential risk factors associated with it. You should consider this screening as a chance to clarify all of your doubts associated with oral health. The best way to prevent this disease is by scheduling an appointment once every six months.
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