Oral Cancer Screenings

Close to 59,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. Oral cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, gums, and floor of the mouth. It is more common in men and in people who smoke, consume alcohol, have HPV, have poor oral hygiene, or a genetic link. When you come in for your cleaning the dentist will always do an oral cancer screening of your mouth, free of charge.