If not addressed in time, oral cancer can destroy your smile and can even become deadly. Since the initial symptoms can be difficult to identify, you should see the dentist and team at Fox Valley Dental for regular oral cancer screenings in Neenah, Wisconsin. During your visit, Dr. Joseph Olsen will use VELscope® technology to locate any abnormalities as soon as possible. If you need to schedule your screening, call Fox Valley Dental at 920-725-1327 and speak with a member of our team.
Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, mouth, tongue, cheeks, throat, sinuses, and hard palate. Oral cancer is one of the more easily treatable cancers, but only when it is caught in its earliest stages. However, most cases of oral cancer are not detected until they have progressed into more advanced, serious stages and become highly difficult to treat. Like any cancer, oral cancer can be life-threatening. Because of this, we are dedicated to providing regular oral cancer screenings to check for disease and get you the necessary treatment to protect your overall health. This screening will usually take place during your regular dental checkups with our dentist and team.
A sore throat that will not go away or frequently returns, or a feeling that you have something caught in the back of your throat
Ear pain
A lasting sore on the face, neck, or mouth that does not go away or heal within two weeks
Unexplained pain or numbness in the face, neck, or mouth
Any lumps, bumps, rough or tender spots on your lips, gums, or any other part of your mouth
A change in the bite of teeth or dentures or how they meet together
Red, white, or spotted patches in or on the mouth
Increasing difficulty in chewing, swallowing, or speaking
Bleeding in the mouth with no clear or apparent explanation