Oral Cancer Exam

An oral cancer exam checks for the presence of cancerous oral tissue. This should be done at each bi-annual dental exam. The procedure is quick and takes just a few minutes of your time. Early detection of oral cancer is crucial in improving the odds of lowering your chance of getting oral cancer. Some patients are more likely  to develop oral cancer because of family history and lifestyle habits. Some of the things that can make you more susceptible to developing oral cancer include:

• Being a smoker
• Chewing tobacco regularly
• Heavy drinking and alcohol abuse
• Having a family history of cancer

• Neglect of the proper dental hygiene you need to maintain healthy teeth and gums. 

During your exam, Dr. Uppal will check the insides and outsides of your mouth for signs of cancerous lesions. This may be seen as a white plaque-like substance on the insides of the cheek as well as around the tongue. If any suspicious lesion found in mouth, then we will refer you to Oral Surgeon for possible biopsy.