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Oral Cancer Screening in Santa Monica
At Clove Dental, we do more than just keep your teeth clean. Part of every checkup includes screening for oral cancer—something that’s quick, painless, and could potentially save your life.
We use a combination of experience and modern tools to look for anything unusual in your mouth, throat, or jaw area. It’s one of the easiest ways to catch problems early, when they’re usually easier to treat.
What Is Oral Cancer Screening?
Oral cancer screening is a thorough check-up designed to find any abnormal tissue or signs of cancer in your mouth, throat, and nearby areas. This detailed process includes both looking closely and feeling your soft tissues. Our expert screening is more than a cursory examination; we employ cutting-edge methods that can detect cellular alterations in their earliest, most curable phases.
Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
Here are a few things that should never be ignored:
- A sore or spot that hasn’t healed after two weeks
- Bleeding for no clear reason
- Ongoing pain, numbness, or tingling in your mouth or lips
- A sore throat or hoarseness that sticks around
- A lump or bump in your neck
If you’ve noticed any of the above, give us a call—we’ll take a look.
Benefits of Oral Cancer Screening
Getting regular professional oral cancer screenings offers huge benefits, far beyond just peace of mind:
Catching it Early
Finding potentially dangerous changes at their earliest stages dramatically improves the chances of successful treatment and better outcomes.
Personalized Risk Check
Advanced Detection
Quick Referrals
The Oral Cancer Screening Process
Our Santa Monica team follows a careful screening process designed to maximize what we can find while keeping you comfortable:
- Chat About Your Health: We'll start by talking about your risk factors, any symptoms you have, your family history, and lifestyle choices that might affect your cancer risk.
- Check-up: We'll gently feel your neck's lymph nodes, jaw muscles, and mouth tissues to check for any unusual lumps or texture changes.
- Special Tools: We use advanced visualization technology to help us spot any tissue changes that might need a closer look.
- Results: We will thoroughly explain our findings and evaluate your risk. Further, provide you with suggestions for any necessary follow-up care.
Frequently Asked Questions
