Oral Cancer Screening

Oral Cancer Screening

Phenix Dental believes oral cancer screenings are an important part of every dental visit for the patient. Advances in modern technology make it easier to pinpoint a potential oral cancer symptom much earlier than in the past. That ability is important to being able to treat a potential oral cancer before it becomes an irreversible problem. An oral cancer screening is often completed with an ultraviolet light or similar device that allows the dentist to view issues that can’t always be detected by the human eye. Lifestyle choices can also have an impact on the health of tissues in the mouth. If patients smoke or drink too much alcohol, screenings should be scheduled with every visit.