Educating Adults About Oral Cancer Symptoms

Did you know that the incidence of oral cancer is on the rise? Adults need to learn the common oral cancer symptoms and the warning signs of this disease.

The care team at Masterpiece Smiles recommends regular oral cancer screening for adults. This screening process can help doctors diagnose oral cancer before it progresses and becomes more aggressive. Masterpiece Smiles uses a device called VELscope to provide better detection of potential cancerous areas in the mouth; suspicious areas react to the VELscope with a flourescent glow. Normal, healthy areas in the mouth show up as 'green' via the device. Using the VELcope ensures that Dr. Frith can help identify areas of concern, and he also performs a visual exam of the mouth and checks areas of the neck, too.

Regular oral cancer screenings are an important part of dental health. Remember that an early diagnosis can improve outcomes for patients and help save lives.