{"id":22164,"date":"2022-06-20T17:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T11:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=22164"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:12:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:42:52","slug":"what-are-oral-cancer-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-are-oral-cancer-screenings\/","title":{"rendered":"What are oral cancer screenings?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oral cancer screenings are important because they can detect oral cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable. An oral cancer screening takes place during a typical check-up with your dentist or hygienist. It usually involves an inspection of the soft tissues inside your mouth and sometimes the tongue and gums. During this process, your dentist or hygienist will look for any signs of abnormal growths or lesions that could indicate early stages of oral cancer. If you\u2019re at a high risk for developing oral cancer you smoke or chew tobacco regularly\u2014your dentist<\/a> may suggest taking additional precautions to reduce your risk even further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While no one likes the idea of getting an uncomfortable exam that feels like you have a string left over from last night\u2019s spaghetti dinner lodged in your cheek, these screening procedures take only a few minutes and can save your life if they discover anything worrisome.<\/p>\n\n\n

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When should I get an Oral Cancer screening?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should speak to your dentist about scheduling an mouth cancer screening at your next routine dental visit. Oral cancer screenings are usually performed during a routine dental exam, but can also be done during a medically necessary dental visit. If you are at high risk for developing <\/a>oral cancer, your dentist will likely offer oral cancer screenings as part of your check-ups instead of waiting until your next routine exam. This is because people who are at high risk for mouth cancer due to their lifestyle or medical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per Dr. Chirag Chamria<\/a>, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Royal Dental Clinics, \u201cSymptoms include an ulcer that doesn\u2019t heal, a lump or a white or red patch on the inside of the mouth\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How is an Oral Cancer Screening performed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When performing an oral cancer screening, your dentist or dental hygienist will use an explorer to look inside the soft tissues of your mouth, including under the tongue and gums. You may feel a bit of pressure or slight discomfort during this procedure, but it shouldn\u2019t be painful. Your dentist or dental hygienist will likely explain what he or she is doing as the exam is happening, so you\u2019ll know what to expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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