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Oral Cancer Screening<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Expert Oral Cancer Screenings in Washington Court House, OH<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

Close to 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Though it’s been associated with people over 40 years old, it’s now occurring more frequently in those under this age. Oral cancer is particularly dangerous because, in its early stages, it may not be noticed by the patient, as it can frequently prosper without producing pain or symptoms they might readily recognize. That’s why oral cancer screening is vital.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oral cancer can easily be diagnosed with oral screening and effectively treated when caught in its earliest stages. When you come in for an oral cancer screening at Washington Court House Dental, our experienced dentists, Dr. Michael Pappas, DDS, MBA, and Dr. R. Taylor Landgraf, will check your mouth and throat for signs of cancer. We use the latest <\/span>oral cancer diagnostic<\/span> tools and techniques to enhance the early detection of abnormalities that may be cancerous. Patient comfort, individualized care, and complete satisfaction is our priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What to Expect During an Oral Cancer Screening <\/span><\/p>\n

Oral cancer screening<\/a><\/span> is a quick, painless, non-invasive preventive dental procedure<\/a>. During the exam, our dentist will ask you if you’ve had any new or unusual symptoms and whether there are any changes in your medical history. We will ask you questions about risk factors for oral cancer, including smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. <\/span><\/p>\n

Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, face, hard and soft palate, salivary glands, and throat. So we will check your mouth, including your gums, lips, cheek lining, the roof of your mouth, the floor of your mouth, and tongue, for any sores, lumps, or irregular tissue changes, including discoloration. We will also examine your throat at the soft part at the roof of your mouth and your tonsils. The dentists will then feel your face, glands, jaw, and neck for unusual bumps.<\/span><\/p>\n

We also use saliva testing to detect signs of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in the mouth, which is the leading cause of the fastest-growing type of head and neck cancer, oropharyngeal cancer. If we find any abnormality, such as a lesion, we may recommend a biopsy to help establish a diagnosis and treatment plan. <\/span><\/p>\n

Increased Risk Factors<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors that can increase the chance of getting <\/span>oral cancers<\/span> include: <\/span><\/p>\n