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Oral Cancer Screening in san antonio
Detecting oral cancer early is critical for successful treatment and survival. At Henwood Family Dentistry in San Antonio, TX, we provide thorough oral cancer screenings during exams to help our patients stay vigilant about their health.
Oral cancer refers to cancers affecting the mouth and throat regions like the lips, gums, tongue, and other areas of the oral cavity. When found and treated early, oral cancer survival rates are around 80-90%. As a leading cause of death, routine screening is essential.
What Are the Benefits of Regular Oral Cancer Screenings?
Some top reasons to get your annual screening include:
- Early Detection – Oral exams allow dentists to spot suspicious lesions, growths, or color changes in the soft tissues of the mouth. Detecting cancer early boosts survival chances dramatically.
- Peace of Mind – A quick visual and physical screening provides reassurance that your oral health is on track. Catching issues promptly gives you control over your health.
- Quick and Non-invasive – The painless screening only takes a few minutes as part of an exam, with no discomfort.
- Increased Survival Rates – When oral cancer is found early as localized abnormal tissue, survival is around 83%. Late stage disease drops survival to just below 50%. Screening makes a major difference.
- Comprehensive Oral Health Check – Along with scanning for signs of cancer, your dentist will examine your full mouth for cavities, gum disease, and other problems during your screening.
Why Choose Henwood Family Dentistry for Your Dental Care?
Henwood Family Dentistry provides comprehensive care with your comfort in mind. Our dental professionals have advanced training to perform thorough screenings and provide you with the information you need.
What sets our San Antonio dental practice apart:
- Skilled and caring staff – We take time to understand your health concerns and goals. You’ll feel well cared for.
- Advanced tools – We utilize high-resolution intraoral cameras to get extremely detailed views of the inner mouth.
- Personalized guidance – Based on your specific risk factors, we’ll recommend how often to schedule screenings.
- Gentle touch – We use non-invasive visual and tactile screening methods to check for signs of oral cancer and other issues.
Our Services:
- Oral Cancer Screenings – A part of general dentistry. Visually inspect the tongue, cheeks, gums, and throat for lesions, discoloration, or growths. Gentle palpation by the dentist also checks for abnormalities.
- Comprehensive Exams – Thorough assessment of teeth, gum health, bite alignment, and other aspects of your smile.
- Root Canals – We perform root canal treatments when tooth decay has damaged the pulp and inner tooth structures. This saves infected teeth.
- Dentures – We create partial or full dentures to restore missing teeth and chewing ability for patients.
- Teeth Whitening – We offer professional teeth whitening treatments to brighten smiles and reverse discoloration.
- Dental Implants – We offer tooth replacement with natural-looking dental implants to restore smiles.
Schedule An Appointment Today
- Don’t gamble with your health and wellbeing. Schedule your next visit for your oral cancer screening to identify mouth cancer early. Contact us today to ask our dentists how to reduce your risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is oral cancer screening important?
Screening finds early signs of oral cancer when it is small and most treatable. This greatly improves survival odds before cancer spreads.
How often should I get screened for oral cancer?
Those over 18 should be screened annually. Increased risk factors may warrant more frequent screening. Discuss what’s right for you with the dentist.
What are the signs of oral cancer?
Signs of oral cancer include white/red patches, mouth sores, swelling, lumps, pain, numbness, earache, and difficulty swallowing or moving the tongue or jaw.
Who is at risk of oral cancer?
Those over age 40, tobacco users, those who drink alcohol, those with HPV16 infection, and patients with a history of head and neck cancers are most at risk of developing oral cancer.
Don’t put off essential dental care. Protect your smile and your health with regular cleanings, thorough exams, and X-rays. Contact our San Antonio dental office today to schedule your next visit.
Our services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentures
Dental Implant
Periodontic
Root Canals
Full Mouth
Reconstruction
Invisalign
TMJ Disorder
Treatment
Tooth Extraction
Dental Fillings
Free Teeth
Whitening for life
Henwood Family Dentistry
9240 Guilbeau Rd Unit 128
San Antonio, TX 78250
210-681-5999
Office Hours:
Monday: 8am – 5pm
Tuesday: 8am – 5pm
Wednesday: 8am – 5pm
Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday – Sunday: Closed
