Oral Cancer Screening

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Overview

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.

What are symptoms of Oral Cancer?
The following are the most common symptoms of oral cancer. If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, we encourage you to reach out to our dentist and team as soon as possible for an appointment:

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

Oral Cancer Screenings
in Neenah, WI
Our dentist and team will check for these symptoms during every screening to help ensure you and your smile stay in good health. If you have any questions about oral cancer, we encourage you to contact us today.