Early Detection for a Healthy Smile 

Dentist Glendale

In the United States, oral cancer claims a life every hour, but early detection significantly improves treatment success and reduces invasiveness. Annual oral cancer screenings are recommended to detect potential cancers early. During the screening, your dentist will examine your mouth, throat, lips, gums, and tongue for abnormalities, and you should mention any symptoms like difficulty speaking or swallowing, unexplained pain, lumps, weight loss, patches in your mouth, or sores that don’t heal. Factors increasing oral cancer risk include being male, using tobacco, genetic predisposition, excessive sun exposure, unhealthy diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and GERD. For more information or to schedule a screening, contact our Glendale Dental Studio today.