When do we Screen For Oral Cancer?

As your dentists, we check your mouth for cavities and signs of gum disease whenever you come in for your regular thorough dental examination. Some people, however, are not aware of the life-saving screening their local dentist performs during these regular visits. While carefully checking teeth and gums for any signs of dental and periodontal diseases, we screen your mouth for any possible signs of oral cancer also.

Early Detection

An average of three Australians are diagnosed with oral cancer every day. This number makes more than 6 percent of all recorded cancers in the country. Unfortunately, the death rate from oral cancer is quite high. This is because oral cancer often progresses undetected until it is already too late.  Oral Cancer can be cured when detected early enough, with a 90% survival rate when treated early. This is the very reason why your  dentist is very keen in screening patients during their regular dental visits. Being able to thoroughly examine patients at least twice a year,

We are in the perfect position to detect this form of cancer even before it spreads throughout other parts of the body.

Signs Of Oral Cancer

Apart from visiting your local Dentist In Brisbane twice a year for your regular dental checkup, it helps if you perform a monthly self-examination. Self-examination requires for you to check your mouth for any unusual growths. Closely check your gums, tongue, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, cheeks, and lips for the following:

Dentist In Brisbane

Visiting us promotes not only optimal health, but also overall health and general wellbeing. Dental On houses a team of expert Brisbane dentists who provide gentle and comprehensive dental care. Our two dental clinics at Park Road, Milton and Buranda Shopping Village Woolloongabba are open and ready to accept patients from Brisbane, Milton and all other surrounding areas.