Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer kills ONE person every hour in the US. It is one of the few types of cancer that has led to significantly reduced mortality rates. At Sterling Smiles of Lucas, we are here to help by providing extensive oral cancer screening. Most of the time, oral cancer is discovered in the later stages, however, quick prevention can help you get rid of this deadly disease.

At Sterling Smiles of Lucas, we start with a thorough initial examination of both the soft and hard tissues. Our 3D scanner takes the most accurate look at your dental anatomy to look for any kind of abnormalities. Our dentists perform oral cancer screening at each of your routine cleaning examinations.

We are not only dedicated to your smile but also your overall wellness. Our dentists have the expertise and required tools to detect early stages of cancer. With a quick and simple oral cancer screening process that involves an examination of your oral cavity, we check for the signs of oral cancer. We also look for cancerous and precancerous conditions in your mouth. Besides visual examination, our Dentists will also feel the tissue of your mouth and throat to detect any abnormality. The objective of oral cancer screening is to detect cancer at its early stage.