The one who is most likely to find oral cancers early is your dentist, assuming you maintain regular visits twice a year. A dentist is trained to examine and evaluate a patient for early stages of oral cancer.
While there isn't any statistical information about how dental oral screenings are effective in saving lives, cancer experts state that finding oral cancer in the early stages is going to allow for more effective treatment and a better chance of recovery.
Oral cancer screens can be done in conjunction with regular dental exams. It involves a clinical exam of the patient's mouth and throat, which a dentist does with a mirror, a light, and a tongue depressor during the routine part of the exam.
The dentist is looking for unusual things like bumps, swelling, ulcerations, or areas of unusual color. They will check every part of the mouth including the mouth roof, tonsils, cheeks, tongue, and gums.
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