Oral Cancer Screening & Cleanings
At Minty Smiles Dentist, Dr. Fatima Siraj can find oral cancer before it becomes severe. We examine the tissue in your mouth and use OralID™ to help find any early presence of oral cancer. Oral cancer includes
- Cancer of the lips
- Tongue
- Floor of the mouth
- Cheeks
- Throat
- Sinuses
- Hard or Soft palate
Most cases of oral cancer are not found until they have progressed into a serious stage. This becomes more difficult to treat. Our office is dedicated to assisting you to detect and treat oral cancer and other abnormalities during the early stages. During a routine dental cleaning and exam, we perform an oral cancer screening to check for signs of oral cancer. Come into Minty Smiles to get your oral cancer checked out.
- Pain
- Tenderness
- A sudden difference in the way your teeth fit together when you bit down on something
- Problems or concerns chewing, swallowing, moving your tongue, moving your jaw, or speaking.
- Sores that bleed very easily
- Sores that do not heal in the mouth
- A hard, crusty area in the mouth
- A rough area in the mouth
- Numbness
