Oral Cancer Screening
- An examination of your mouth during a routine dental visit will include a screening for oral cancer.
- During an oral exam, your dentist will both look and feel the tissues as an evaluation for any abnormalities.
- Many people have sores or lumps in their mouths, with the majority being noncancerous. If your dentist finds an unusual sore, you may need to proceed with further testing with may include a biopsy of any suspicious area.