Comprehensive Oral Cancer Screening in High Point, NC

Our team carefully examines your lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, and other areas inside your mouth for any unusual lumps, sores, spots, or changes that may need further evaluation.

Common signs that indicate a need for an oral health evaluation include persistent tooth pain, bleeding or swollen gums, chronic bad breath, tooth sensitivity, loose teeth, sores, or unusual patches in the mouth that do not heal within two weeks.

Adults who frequently use tobacco and consume alcohol, or have had oral health concerns in the past, can benefit from an oral cancer screening.

Common risk factors that can increase your chances of developing oral cancer include tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and prolonged UV ray exposure.

An oral cancer screening is a key part of protecting your long-term oral health, helping detect warning signs early when they are most treatable. It is advisable to get an oral cancer screening done at least twice a year, but how often you need one depends on your age, health history, lifestyle, and personal risk factors.