When you hear that we offer oral cancer screenings, you may initially find yourself feeling somewhat unnerved rather than relieved. Just hearing the words means that this is a very real oral health concern (one that many patients would simply prefer not to think about). Good news: Talking about it, receiving screenings, and being proactive is actually extremely beneficial. Allow us to offer some reasons you don’t have you to worry and, instead, can feel great relief.
Fact #1: We Provide Comfortable Screenings
We will incorporate oral cancer screenings into your annual preventive care visits. In fact, it’s simply one step in your dental checkup. Fortunately, it’s completely comfortable, efficient, and allows us to detect changes quite early – much earlier, in fact, than you may be able to notice on your own.
Fact #2: Early Detection Means It’s Quite Treatable
Fortunately, an oral cancer screening can frequently identify a change in the lining of your mouth long before the changing cells develop into oral cancer. As you may note, the sooner we recognize a change, the more treatable the problem becomes (and the easier it is to make a full recovery).
Fact #3: You Can Cut Out Risk Factors
While there’s no solid path toward avoiding oral cancer, there are certainly risk factors that you can choose to avoid, which include (but are not limited to) cutting out tobacco use and alcohol use.
Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!
Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.